The Aerospace Museum of California had just opened at the former McClellan Air Force Base, which is a few miles from Justin
And one of my all-time favorites, the Fairchild A-10. Ugly but beautiful, all at the same time.
MiG-17 Fresco E. Note the little radar dome in the inlet.
Another unique gem, the C-119 Flying Boxcar. This is what Dr. Henriksen flew in as load master in the 50's (maybe even this one!
Similar to the DC-3/C-47 but without the double-doors and reinforced floors. This was made to carry paratroopers and tow gliders
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Fairly uncommon C-53 Skytrooper. Wide variety of aircraft on the ramp, but all looked a bit worse for the exposure.
...and its back end
Nice example of an A-4
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Very clean F-106