C-123 at OPF?

[crash-proof]

I happened to swing by Opalocka the other day checkin out the old iron (dc-7s, -3s, etc) when I noticed a lone C-123 parked on the tarmac. Pretty decent shape too.

Looked it up, here it is..
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/796749/L

Anyone know the story on this 123? And how many left in flying condition???

 

[LR25]

A few years beck there were 3 sitting on the ramp at New Smyrna.

 

[C601]

I believe its owned by Robinson Air Crane INC, out of Miami , from what i know they service UH-1F, UH-1H, UH-1L, and UH-1P. Mostly likely used from transporting parts are there based in Miami.

There are a few of them around the US at Museums. There is still many flying around the world.

 

[sky37d]

Those are great birds. We used to use them when we'd go jump someplace. Local. I have lots of time riding in the back of those, scambling over the rollers to get to the door.


Remember taking off, K Model, with jets on the wings, the jets shut down, we motor along for a few, then jets back on, right engine feathered, back to land. Lots of fire trucks, engine fire light was on.