New Hampshire ANG question

[Hooker169]

Does anyone know what version Texan this is?

@Dutch I know you have an extensive library of New England aviation, and most probably have the answer but I feel you may be covered up in post hurricane restoration. 
I'm starting my nesting chores on a New Hampshire ANG aircraft lineage collection, but I want to make sure I’m getting them right.

If anyone else can help with versions of other a/c flown by the 133rd out of NH, wether it’s Grenier or Pease that would be awesome!

Thanks in advance 

Mike

Edited December 4, 2024 by Hooker169

[andyf117]

Originally an AT-6C-15-NT and still around, according to these:

http://warbirds-eaa.net/tuskegee-airmen-national-museums-north-american-t-6g/

https://www.aerialvisuals.ca/AirframeDossier.php?Serial=33378

https://www.airhistory.net/photo/225168/N884TA/248884

 

Also pictured here:

https://www.skytamer.com/NA-88_AT-6C.html

https://www.silverhawkauthor.com/post/warplanes-of-the-usa-new-hampshire-historic-photos

http://www.tomhildrethphotos.com/AIRCRAFT/AIRPORTS/MHT/NHANG.htm

 

Edited December 5, 2024 by andyf117

[Hooker169]

1 hour ago, andyf117 said:

Originally an AT-6C-15-NT and still around, according to these:

Perfect, Thanks Andy!

[Dutch]

Hooker,

 

What Andy said.  I just check ARC once a day and missed your RFI.  Here is what Baugher says:

42-48772/49069		North American AT-6C-15-NT Texan
				Redesignated T-6C Jun 11, 1948

					48884 (MSN 88-12794) Accepted by USAAF 27Mar43. 890th Single Engine 
						Flying Training Squadron, Tuskegee Field, AL. Mid-air collision with a towed 
						target at Eglin Auxiliary Field #7, Valparaiso, FL 28Sep43. Damaged in accident 
						on the ground at Tuskegee Field 24Feb44. Squadron B, 2143rd Base Unit 
						(Pilot School, Basic-Advanced), Tuskegee Field, AL. Damaged when ground 
						looped at Tuskegee Field, AL 9Feb45. Damaged when nosed over when taxying 
						at Tuskegee Field 17Aug45.
						Then going Independence, MO 4185th Base unit: 16 June 46
						then to Tinker AAF, 18 June 46, then 554 Base Unit Memphis TN, 14 Aug 46.
						then 42nd Air Base Unit at Maxwell AAF, 6 Oct 46
						Finally to 133 FS NH ANG Grenier AAF. 4 Jan 1948
						To NAA for rebuild to T-6G on 14 Jan 1951.  Rebuilt as T-6G 49-3190 in 1951

 

BTW, The cowl ring is deep red.

break-break

 

Andy,

Excellent links you posted!  BTW, I have one note on the excellent site by Harold Skaarup on New England Aviation.  Concerning the photo of the C-124C, this was actually the delivery flight of the first C-124 to the NH ANG as it still wears MAC markings.  That's the reason why the brass are present for the arrival!

 

(USAF Photo)

Douglas C-124C Globemaster II and aircrew, 133rd Military Airlift Squadron, New Hampshire Air National Guard, ca 1967.

Edited December 6, 2024 by Dutch

[Hooker169]

Awesome, great info, Dutch! Btw, I got your PM. I’ve definitely got my work cut out for me!