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Constructed as a R6D-1. |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Navy with BuNo 128427. |
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Converted to a R6D-1Z. |
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Redesignated as VC-118B.
Fitted with a VIP kit for Use as the Commandant Of the Marine Corps personal aircraft. |
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Ken Wagner comments (21 December 2024): I was a USMC airframes mech assigned to USMC HQ ASD NAS Washington DC at Andrews AFB from 1979 thru 1981. We also had Tail# 128426 in our squadron at this time.This was a beautiful aircraft. I wish I had a dime for every gallon of Glass Wax we went thru keeping this queen spotless. |
By 13 February 1979 |
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Photographer: Paul Hooper
Notes: 128427 visited Maastricht, The Netherlands, in February of 1979 transporting, if my ancient memory serves me well, a US Marine Corps band. |
9 September 1986 |
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To Lan-Dale Company, Reno, NV with new c/r N427D. |
3 December 1986 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NX427D (C-118, 128427) issued. |
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To Cherry Point MCAS, Cherry Point, NC.
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1 January 2003 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NX427D (C-118, 128427) issued. |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Navy with BuNo 128427. |
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Transferred to a museum. |
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Photographer: unknown
Notes: In the late 50s I was Radio/Radar operator and Tech on this plane used by CINCPAC. Adm Felix B.Stump. |
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Photographer: Robert Peckham |
8 July 2013 |
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Civil registration, N427D, cancelled. |
15 May 2015 |
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Photographer: Glenn Schwarz
Notes: If anyone can or knows a way to save this aircraft please contact me gschwarz@ec.rr.com |
15 May 2015 |
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Photographer: Glenn Schwarz |
15 May 2015 |
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Photographer: Glenn Schwarz
Notes: Commandants Desk |
15 May 2015 |
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Photographer: Glenn Schwarz |
15 May 2015 |
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Photographer: Glenn Schwarz
Notes: Please help save her |
15 May 2015 |
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Photographer: Glenn Schwarz
Notes: VIP Galley |
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Glenn Schwarz comments (June 2015): 128427 was used as the Commandant Of the Marine Corps personal aircraft fitted with a VIP kit. It now resides at MCAS Cherry Point in bad condition. The aircraft was supposed to be put in a proposed museum that never happened. It is now slated to be chopped for scrap. I have contacts for anyone who has the means to help save the aircraft. Contact me at gschwarz@ec.rr.com. I am new to this site but I will try to upload photos. |
1 January 2023 |
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Photographer: Javier Vera
Notes: At Zuehl Airpark, TX |
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Ken Wagner comments (21 December 2024): This breaks my heart seeing this plane in that condition. |
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