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Douglas C-124 Globemaster O-265406
Douglas C-124 Globemaster O-265406 in the museum at Kelly Air Force Base. This aircraft was scrapped when the airbase closed. The serial number may well be spurious as it does not tally with production serial numbers) (note: the O- denotes Obsolete and is a letter O not number 0) Date: 1980s
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In this evocative photograph, Douglas C-124 Globemaster O-265406 is proudly displayed in the museum at Kelly Air Force Base during the 1980s. The C-124 Globemaster, a legendary military transport aircraft produced by the Douglas Aircraft Company, served the United States military with distinction from the late 1940s through the 1970s. This particular aircraft, with its obsolete designation "O-265406," was one of the many Globemasters that saw service at Kelly Air Force Base before it closed. The serial number "O-265406" may well be spurious, as it does not align with the production serial numbers of the C-124 Globemaster. The "O" prefix in the serial number denotes "obsolete," indicating that this aircraft had been retired from active service. However, the accuracy of this serial number should be taken with a grain of salt, as it is possible that it was assigned posthumously for display purposes. Despite its questionable provenance, the Douglas C-124 Globemaster O-265406 remains an important symbol of military aviation history. This powerful and versatile aircraft played a crucial role in the transportation of troops, supplies, and equipment during the Korean War and other military conflicts. Its distinctive hump-backed profile and four turboprop engines made it a distinctive sight on the tarmac, and it remains fondly remembered by generations of military personnel and aviation enthusiasts. As Kelly Air Force Base closed its doors in the 1980s, many of its aircraft, including the Douglas C-124 Globemaster O-265406, were either sold for scrap or donated to museums and preservation groups. This photograph captures a poignant moment in military aviation history, as this iconic aircraft takes its place among the exhibits of the Kelly Air Force Base museum, a testament to the proud legacy of the Douglas C-124 Globemaster.
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