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Photo:
Robert Deering 10/18/2012 National Museum of the USAF Dayton, Ohio |
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Needing a rugged
aircraft with excellent performance for
Arctic rescue service, the U.S. Air Force
acquired 15 Cessna Model 195 aircraft in
1949. Designated the LC-126, these light
utility transport aircraft were identical to
the Model 195 except for the paint scheme,
interior fittings, emergency escape hatch
and radio equipment. Delivered in January
1950, each LC-126 came equipped with an
interchangeable set of floats and skis to
permit operation from land, snow or water. Equipped with Edo floats, the LC-126A on display (S/N 49-1949) is marked as it appeared while serving with the 10th Rescue Squadron at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, in 1949. |
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