Ron's Log's photos with the keyword: Curtiss

Curtiss C-46D Commando (8407)

Curtiss C-46D Commando (8407)

Ron's Log
20 Jul 2009 656
Best remembered for their service in Asia during WWII, these aircraft carried cargo over the Himalayas between India and China. It could carry up to 50 troops or 15,000 pounds of cargo. Each time an aircraft few "the Hump" its ground crew painted a camel on its nose. This C-46 flew 45 missions "Over the Hump." After WWII, it was turned over to the Japanese Home Guard. It was flown back to the U.S. in 1970 and donated to the Castle Air Museum in 1984.
Curtiss C-46D Commando (8406)

Curtiss C-46D Commando (8406)

Ron's Log
20 Jul 2009 450
Best remembered for their service in Asia during WWII, these aircraft carried cargo over the Himalayas between India and China. It could carry up to 50 troops or 15,000 pounds of cargo. Each time an aircraft few "the Hump" its ground crew painted a camel on its nose. This C-46 flew 45 missions "Over the Hump." After WWII, it was turned over to the Japanese Home Guard. It was flown back to the U.S. in 1970 and donated to the Castle Air Museum in 1984.
Curtiss C-46D Commando (8405)

Curtiss C-46D Commando (8405)

Ron's Log
20 Jul 2009 477
Best remembered for their service in Asia during WWII, these aircraft carried cargo over the Himalayas between India and China. It could carry up to 50 troops or 15,000 pounds of cargo. Each time an aircraft few "the Hump" its ground crew painted a camel on its nose. This C-46 flew 45 missions "Over the Hump." After WWII, it was turned over to the Japanese Home Guard. It was flown back to the U.S. in 1970 and donated to the Castle Air Museum in 1984.
Curtiss C-46D Commando (8404)

Curtiss C-46D Commando (8404)

Ron's Log
20 Jul 2009 523
Best remembered for their service in Asia during WWII, these aircraft carried cargo over the Himalayas between India and China. It could carry up to 50 troops or 15,000 pounds of cargo. Each time an aircraft few "the Hump" its ground crew painted a camel on its nose. This C-46 flew 45 missions "Over the Hump." After WWII, it was turned over to the Japanese Home Guard. It was flown back to the U.S. in 1970 and donated to the Castle Air Museum in 1984.
Curtiss C-46D Commando (3045)

Curtiss C-46D Commando (3045)

Ron's Log
20 Jul 2009 730
Best remembered for their service in Asia during WWII, these aircraft carried cargo over the Himalayas between India and China. It could carry up to 50 troops or 15,000 pounds of cargo. Each time an aircraft few "the Hump" its ground crew painted a camel on its nose. This C-46 flew 45 missions "Over the Hump." After WWII, it was turned over to the Japanese Home Guard. It was flown back to the U.S. in 1970 and donated to the Castle Air Museum in 1984.
Curtiss C-46D Commando (3044)

Curtiss C-46D Commando (3044)

Ron's Log
20 Jul 2009 448
Best remembered for their service in Asia during WWII, these aircraft carried cargo over the Himalayas between India and China. It could carry up to 50 troops or 15,000 pounds of cargo. Each time an aircraft few "the Hump" its ground crew painted a camel on its nose. This C-46 flew 45 missions "Over the Hump." After WWII, it was turned over to the Japanese Home Guard. It was flown back to the U.S. in 1970 and donated to the Castle Air Museum in 1984.
Curtiss C-46D Commando (3043)

Curtiss C-46D Commando (3043)

Ron's Log
20 Jul 2009 435
Best remembered for their service in Asia during WWII, these aircraft carried cargo over the Himalayas between India and China. It could carry up to 50 troops or 15,000 pounds of cargo. Each time an aircraft few "the Hump" its ground crew painted a camel on its nose. This C-46 flew 45 missions "Over the Hump." After WWII, it was turned over to the Japanese Home Guard. It was flown back to the U.S. in 1970 and donated to the Castle Air Museum in 1984.
Curtiss C-46D Commando (3042)

Curtiss C-46D Commando (3042)

Ron's Log
20 Jul 2009 448
Best remembered for their service in Asia during WWII, these aircraft carried cargo over the Himalayas between India and China. It could carry up to 50 troops or 15,000 pounds of cargo. Each time an aircraft few "the Hump" its ground crew painted a camel on its nose. This C-46 flew 45 missions "Over the Hump." After WWII, it was turned over to the Japanese Home Guard. It was flown back to the U.S. in 1970 and donated to the Castle Air Museum in 1984.
Curtiss C-46D Commando (8409)

Curtiss C-46D Commando (8409)

Ron's Log
20 Jul 2009 434
Best remembered for their service in Asia during WWII, these aircraft carried cargo over the Himalayas between India and China. It could carry up to 50 troops or 15,000 pounds of cargo. Each time an aircraft few "the Hump" its ground crew painted a camel on its nose. This C-46 flew 45 missions "Over the Hump." After WWII, it was turned over to the Japanese Home Guard. It was flown back to the U.S. in 1970 and donated to the Castle Air Museum in 1984.
Curtiss C-46D Commando (3040)

Curtiss C-46D Commando (3040)

Ron's Log
20 Jul 2009 450
Best remembered for their service in Asia during WWII, these aircraft carried cargo over the Himalayas between India and China. It could carry up to 50 troops or 15,000 pounds of cargo. Each time an aircraft few "the Hump" its ground crew painted a camel on its nose. This C-46 flew 45 missions "Over the Hump." After WWII, it was turned over to the Japanese Home Guard. It was flown back to the U.S. in 1970 and donated to the Castle Air Museum in 1984.
Curtiss C-46D Commando (3038)

Curtiss C-46D Commando (3038)

Ron's Log
20 Jul 2009 468
Best remembered for their service in Asia during WWII, these aircraft carried cargo over the Himalayas between India and China. It could carry up to 50 troops or 15,000 pounds of cargo. Each time an aircraft few "the Hump" its ground crew painted a camel on its nose. This C-46 flew 45 missions "Over the Hump." After WWII, it was turned over to the Japanese Home Guard. It was flown back to the U.S. in 1970 and donated to the Castle Air Museum in 1984.
Curtiss C-46D Commando (3037)

Curtiss C-46D Commando (3037)

Ron's Log
20 Jul 2009 655
Best remembered for their service in Asia during WWII, these aircraft carried cargo over the Himalayas between India and China. It could carry up to 50 troops or 15,000 pounds of cargo. Each time an aircraft few "the Hump" its ground crew painted a camel on its nose. This C-46 flew 45 missions "Over the Hump." After WWII, it was turned over to the Japanese Home Guard. It was flown back to the U.S. in 1970 and donated to the Castle Air Museum in 1984.
Curtiss C-46D Commando (8408)

Curtiss C-46D Commando (8408)

Ron's Log
20 Jul 2009 436
Best remembered for their service in Asia during WWII, these aircraft carried cargo over the Himalayas between India and China. It could carry up to 50 troops or 15,000 pounds of cargo. Each time an aircraft few "the Hump" its ground crew painted a camel on its nose. This C-46 flew 45 missions "Over the Hump." After WWII, it was turned over to the Japanese Home Guard. It was flown back to the U.S. in 1970 and donated to the Castle Air Museum in 1984.
Curtiss C-46D Commando (3036)

Curtiss C-46D Commando (3036)

Ron's Log
20 Jul 2009 496
Best remembered for their service in Asia during WWII, these aircraft carried cargo over the Himalayas between India and China. It could carry up to 50 troops or 15,000 pounds of cargo. Each time an aircraft few "the Hump" its ground crew painted a camel on its nose. This C-46 flew 45 missions "Over the Hump." After WWII, it was turned over to the Japanese Home Guard. It was flown back to the U.S. in 1970 and donated to the Castle Air Museum in 1984.
Curtiss C-46D Commando (3035)

Curtiss C-46D Commando (3035)

Ron's Log
20 Jul 2009 582
Best remembered for their service in Asia during WWII, these aircraft carried cargo over the Himalayas between India and China. It could carry up to 50 troops or 15,000 pounds of cargo. Each time an aircraft few "the Hump" its ground crew painted a camel on its nose. This C-46 flew 45 missions "Over the Hump." After WWII, it was turned over to the Japanese Home Guard. It was flown back to the U.S. in 1970 and donated to the Castle Air Museum in 1984.
Curtiss C-46D Commando (3041)

Curtiss C-46D Commando (3041)

Ron's Log
20 Jul 2009 482
Best remembered for their service in Asia during WWII, these aircraft carried cargo over the Himalayas between India and China. It could carry up to 50 troops or 15,000 pounds of cargo. Each time an aircraft few "the Hump" its ground crew painted a camel on its nose. This C-46 flew 45 missions "Over the Hump." After WWII, it was turned over to the Japanese Home Guard. It was flown back to the U.S. in 1970 and donated to the Castle Air Museum in 1984.