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[bilwor]

The HU-16B at Tucson International Airport is s/n G-173, 51-5291, N291TC
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[mrhenniger]

Thanks again everyone!

Regarding the F-84 in Peoria, unless it has been removed recently, it is there. I think it's located at an American Legion or possibly a recruiting office. I could not find it on google earth for whatever reason but I know it's there!

I changed the map link to point to the address of an American Legion. I left it as error level 3 or "Town", since you were not sure it is at a Legion.
0 error=Exact
1=Sight (within eye sight of the map reference)
2=Area (within 2 or three blocks)
3=Town (Heard it is someplace in town, just not sure where)

I can't see anything in that area either. When did you last spot it? That would be worth adding to the notes to provide a level of confidence to the info.

Regarding the C-123 at Deer Valley, it is inactive and is located in the north-west portion of the airport. It's camouflauged so it's hard to spot on the dirt! Looks like a bright white DeHavilland twin parked next to it.

Got it. It wasn't casting much of a shaw either.

Last but not least, there are/were several OV-1 Mohawk airframes stored at a farm out in Glendale. I will see if I can find them on Google earth assuming they are still there.

I have added a "Town" entry for that one. Let me know what you find out.

PS - There is also a Cougar on a farm in Buckeye, do you have that one?

I didn't know about that one.

3. yes there is an F-16 in Douglas. Google Earth at:

31 20 26.00 N
109 32 15.79 W

It is on the south side of just about the only green grass in the whole town.

Check.

Museum at Kingman #10
West side of the ramp, there is a Yellow Twin otter?????? Or maybe a Cl-215 that is pointing south. The old blk roof building just to the north of that airplane is the museum building.

Got it. Do they have any airframes in the collection?

The HU-16B at Tucson International Airport is s/n G-173, 51-5291, N291TC
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Thanks. Could you help me with a location? North, sourth, east, west, etc.


You guys are doing well yet again. I will be adding these updates within the hour.

Mike



P.S. Here is what is left of the "I Need Help" list...
EDIT: I have what remains of the list to my most recent post.

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[bilwor]

The Albatross at Tucson International is on the west side of the airport.
Google Earth coorinates 32 07 20.15N
110 57 23.49W

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[Chad Veich]

The Cougar in Buckeye is on a farm SW of the corner of Yuma Rd. and Jackrabbit Trail. Google earth coords are as follows:
33 25 42.25 N
112 29 27.97 W

While we are in Buckeye we might as well slide on over to Buckeye Airport where there is an A-26 which I didn't see listed on the locater.
33 25 13.14 N
112 40 48.26 W

As for the F-84 in Peoria I can't for the life of me find it on Google Earth. The place where I think it should be looks like it might be undergoing renovation so I'm a bit worried the T-jet may be gone. I will be in that area on Saturday and will have a look.

I also cannot see the Mohawks located on the farm in Glendale. They were disassembled last time I saw them so they may be hard to spot on Google. I will drive by that area as well this weekend for a look.

The F-102 at Luke AFB has been gone for close to 20 years. It was on a pole just outside the north entrance near the hospital. I don't recall if it was relocated or scrapped. I also recall the HU-16 which was there but it too is gone now. I seem to recall that one having gone to another base or museum but I could be mistaken. If memory serves it was in good shape and looked really good, at least from a distance.

Last but not least, I don't see the collection at Glendale Airport listed. I'm sure Matt will chime in here with more info but I know there is at least one Texan, one Trojan (maybe more), one PBY, one C-119, one DC-3, one C-1A Trader, one A-26, and two disassembled A-7s on the field. Could be an Avenger there too, though last time I saw it was at the CAF hangar at Falcon Field.

PS - Regarding an F-86 in Goodyear, I've lived in and around Goodyear for more than 20 years and I don't ever recall there being an F-86 anywhere. Possibly a mis-identification of the T-33 on display at Agua Fria High School?

PPS - The Mohawks on the farm in Glendale are/were located just south of Glendale Avenue on the west side of 91st Avenue. This area has undergone a lot of renovation so they may have moved on. It's probably been 2-3 years since I've seen them. (there were at least 3)

[Matt Gunsch]

[quote="Chad Veich"]The Cougar in Buckeye is on a farm SW of the corner of Yuma Rd. and Jackrabbit Trail. Google earth coords are as follows:
33 25 42.25 N
112 29 27.97 W

While we are in Buckeye we might as well slide on over to Buckeye Airport where there is an A-26 which I didn't see listed on the locater.
33 25 13.14 N
112 40 48.26 W

As for the F-84 in Peoria I can't for the life of me find it on Google Earth. The place where I think it should be looks like it might be undergoing renovation so I'm a bit worried the T-jet may be gone. I will be in that area on Saturday and will have a look.


The F-84 was moved several yrs ago, it was at the Peoria city hall, I don't know where is went to



I also cannot see the Mohawks located on the farm in Glendale. They were disassembled last time I saw them so they may be hard to spot on Google. I will drive by that area as well this weekend for a look.

they are on 91st Ave north of Camelback, on the west side of the road.


The F-102 at Luke AFB has been gone for close to 20 years. It was on a pole just outside the north entrance near the hospital. I don't recall if it was relocated or scrapped. I also recall the HU-16 which was there but it too is gone now. I seem to recall that one having gone to another base or museum but I could be mistaken. If memory serves it was in good shape and looked really good, at least from a distance.

Last but not least, I don't see the collection at Glendale Airport listed. I'm sure Matt will chime in here with more info but I know there is at least one Texan, one Trojan (maybe more), one PBY, one C-119, one DC-3, one C-1A Trader, one A-26, and two disassembled A-7s on the field. Could be an Avenger there too, though last time I saw it was at the CAF hangar at Falcon Field.

at Glendale we have the Flight of the Phoenix C-119, C-1A Trader, A-26B Invader, PBY-5A Canso, DC-3C, AT-6D, T-28C, T-28B, TBM-3E, 2 A-7 Corsairs, a MiG-17 and 21


There are still a few T-6s at Deervalley, After Carls death the Cactus Squadron disbanded, I was the head Crew Chief, Bob Mitchell moved to Wisconsin, Rick Hosking to Florida, Vern Raburn to New Mexico, Chuck Bivinouer is still at Deervalley,

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[Chad Veich]

Thanks for the clarification Matt. Didn't seem like it had been that long ago that I'd seen the F-84 in Peoria but you what they say about time flying when you're having fun! Not sure whey I though the Mohawks were further north but, with your info, I think I was able to find them at:

33 30 52.86 N
112 15 19.98 W

They don't look like much but I'm pretty sure that's them.

[Chad Veich]

Hey Matt, did you happen to google earth Glendale airport recently? The the Collings Foundation B-17 and B-24 are on the ramp. Good timing!

[Matt Gunsch]

Hey Matt, did you happen to google earth Glendale airport recently? The the Collings Foundation B-17 and B-24 are on the ramp. Good timing!

If you check Falcon Field they are there as well, on the ramp west of the terminal

[mrhenniger]

Awesome everyone! Thanks once again.

The Albatross at Tucson International is on the west side of the airport.
Google Earth coorinates 32 07 20.15N
110 57 23.49W

There is some other interesting airframes near-by. Are they part of a collection?

The Cougar in Buckeye is on a farm SW of the corner of Yuma Rd. and Jackrabbit Trail. Google earth coords are as follows:
33 25 42.25 N
112 29 27.97 W

Thanks!

While we are in Buckeye we might as well slide on over to Buckeye Airport where there is an A-26 which I didn't see listed on the locater.
33 25 13.14 N
112 40 48.26 W

It is now!

As for the F-84 in Peoria I can't for the life of me find it on Google Earth. The place where I think it should be looks like it might be undergoing renovation so I'm a bit worried the T-jet may be gone. I will be in that area on Saturday and will have a look.

The F-84 was moved several yrs ago, it was at the Peoria city hall, I don't know where is went to

Thanks for the clarification Matt. Didn't seem like it had been that long ago that I'd seen the F-84 in Peoria but you what they say about time flying when you're having fun!

I changed the status in the entry to indicate it was removed.

I also cannot see the Mohawks located on the farm in Glendale. They were disassembled last time I saw them so they may be hard to spot on Google. I will drive by that area as well this weekend for a look.

PPS - The Mohawks on the farm in Glendale are/were located just south of Glendale Avenue on the west side of 91st Avenue. This area has undergone a lot of renovation so they may have moved on. It's probably been 2-3 years since I've seen them. (there were at least 3)

they are on 91st Ave north of Camelback, on the west side of the road.

Not sure whey I though the Mohawks were further north but, with your info, I think I was able to find them at:
33 30 52.86 N
112 15 19.98 W
They don't look like much but I'm pretty sure that's them.

Excellant. The new coordinates are loaded!

The F-102 at Luke AFB has been gone for close to 20 years. It was on a pole just outside the north entrance near the hospital. I don't recall if it was relocated or scrapped. I also recall the HU-16 which was there but it too is gone now. I seem to recall that one having gone to another base or museum but I could be mistaken. If memory serves it was in good shape and looked really good, at least from a distance.

Thanks Gents.

Last but not least, I don't see the collection at Glendale Airport listed. I'm sure Matt will chime in here with more info but I know there is at least one Texan, one Trojan (maybe more), one PBY, one C-119, one DC-3, one C-1A Trader, one A-26, and two disassembled A-7s on the field. Could be an Avenger there too, though last time I saw it was at the CAF hangar at Falcon Field.

at Glendale we have the Flight of the Phoenix C-119, C-1A Trader, A-26B Invader, PBY-5A Canso, DC-3C, AT-6D, T-28C, T-28B, TBM-3E, 2 A-7 Corsairs, a MiG-17 and 21

What is the name of the organization? Do they have a website? Matt... tell me more!!! Without a name or an entry in the locator it is difficult, even with Google, to go from a location to a website.

PS - Regarding an F-86 in Goodyear, I've lived in and around Goodyear for more than 20 years and I don't ever recall there being an F-86 anywhere. Possibly a mis-identification of the T-33 on display at Agua Fria High School?

I'll take the word of a local as the gospel. Then entry has been changed.

There are still a few T-6s at Deervalley, After Carls death the Cactus Squadron disbanded, I was the head Crew Chief, Bob Mitchell moved to Wisconsin, Rick Hosking to Florida, Vern Raburn to New Mexico, Chuck Bivinouer is still at Deervalley,

I assume none of these are static displays. They are all active aircraft, correct?

Thanks again gents. This certainly has been an improvement. Feel free to keep chipping away at the remaining questions if you can. Contributions from everyone are welcome.

Mike


P.S. Here is what is left of the "I Need Help" list...
EDIT: I have what remains of the list to my most recent post.

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[bilwor]

The other aircraft on Google Earth at Tucson International are no longer there. They have been gone for several years after an airport "clean up".
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[Matt Gunsch]

Last but not least, I don't see the collection at Glendale Airport listed. I'm sure Matt will chime in here with more info but I know there is at least one Texan, one Trojan (maybe more), one PBY, one C-119, one DC-3, one C-1A Trader, one A-26, and two disassembled A-7s on the field. Could be an Avenger there too, though last time I saw it was at the CAF hangar at Falcon Field.

at Glendale we have the Flight of the Phoenix C-119, C-1A Trader, A-26B Invader, PBY-5A Canso, DC-3C, AT-6D, T-28C, T-28B, TBM-3E, 2 A-7 Corsairs, a MiG-17 and 21

What is the name of the organization? Do they have a website? Matt... tell me more!!! Without a name or an entry in the locator it is difficult, even with Google, to go from a location to a website.

all but the T-28B, A-7s and MiGs are owned by Hans Lauridsen, we are trying to open a museum with them. We also have a B-25 that is currently in Mesa, a PT-17 in Buckeye, and a C-45 in Pekin, ILL.

http://lauridsenairmuseum.com/index.php

[mrhenniger]

The latest and greatest has been upload. That is it for me for the weekend. I have a huge honey-do list to work on. I don't think Catherine wants to see me anywhere near the computer.

Mike

The remainders...
EDIT: I have what remains of the list to my most recent post.

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[Chad Veich]

Regarding #20, I'm pretty sure that the only bird left on display at Williams is the T-38. There are some other interesting aircraft scattered around the field but none that I would say were "on display". There is a Fouga at the most north-western portion of the ramp as well as a gaggle of Skyhawks in open-air storage on the north-east portion of the airport boundary. They are well away from the normal operations area and can be googled at:

33 18 34.10 N
111 38 41.10 W

These are NOT the operational Skyhawks which can be see elsewhere on the airport.

[jbloomer2]

Mike,

When Williams AFB closed its doors during the 90's, the F-86 and T-33 on display were moved to the Air Guard facility at Sky Harbor Airport. Also, Williams Gateway is in the City of Mesa.

[mrhenniger]

Thanks Gents. I'll include the changes in an update later today.

Mike


The remainders...
EDIT: I have what remains of the list to my most recent post.

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