N3054V C-54Q Skymaster
At Kenai Municipal Airport to take on another load of fuel for delivery. This aircraft had an interesting history, as it was one of ten C-54s to see service with the RAF. The first was EW999, Churchill's personal aircraft, and this was the second, KL977 (ex-42-72442). It reached Britain in February 1945 and was sent to No 232 Sqn in India, along with KL978. Post-war the aircraft was returned to the USA and became a US Navy R5D-3, Bu No. 91994.
N3054V was destroyed in a fatal crash just after takeoff from Fairbanks on 23 April 2024, the two crew losing their lives - a tragic end to this aircraft’s long and varied career.
N3054V C-54Q Skymaster
At Kenai Municipal Airport to take on another load of fuel for delivery. This aircraft had an interesting history, as it was one of ten C-54s to see service with the RAF. The first was EW999, Churchill's personal aircraft, and this was the second, KL977 (ex-42-72442). It reached Britain in February 1945 and was sent to No 232 Sqn in India, along with KL978. Post-war the aircraft was returned to the USA and became a US Navy R5D-3, Bu No. 91994.
N3054V was destroyed in a fatal crash just after takeoff from Fairbanks on 23 April 2024, the two crew losing their lives - a tragic end to this aircraft’s long and varied career.