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52-5785 —
On static display at the Castle Air Museum (Atwater, CA - KMER), this C-131 / HC-131A "Samaritan" (military variant of a Convair 240) is painted in the livery of the last organization it flew for, the US Coast Guard at CGAS Miami.
Original Reg: (USAF) 52-5785
Then: N27232
Final Reg: (USCG) 5785
* It seems that this is the first photo of 52-5785 / 5785 to be posted into FA's gallery. *
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Any old Coasties out there might get a memory jolt when they view this "retired" "vet." At least it ended up here instead of being recycled into beer cans. (grin)
5* for the old prop bird, Gary
Great catch and snap Gary! Thank you for sharing the history too! All 5!
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