Aircraft 5L14981 Data
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5L14981
FDD
1950 Cessna O-1A Bird Dog, c/n 21866
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Airframe Info
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| Model | O-1A Bird Dog Search all Cessna O-1A Bird Dog |
| Year built | 1950 |
| Construction Number (C/N) | 21866 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Number of Seats | 2 |
| Number of Engines | 1 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Engine Manufacturer and Model | Continental O-470-11 |
Aircraft
| Registration Number | 5L14981 |
| Alternative Code/Name | FDD |
| Current Status | Preserved |
Owner
| Owner | National Museum of Naval Aviation |
| Address |
Pensacola, United States |
User Comments
Admin, 2011-07-14 13:35:00
On 30-Apr-1975, during the evacuation of South Vietnam, a South Vietnamese Major was desperate to save himself and his family. He took off in this exact Bird Dog with his wife & five children and headed out to sea. Without sufficient fuel to return he managed to locate the USS Midway and dropped a hand-written note requesting the helicopters be moved from the landing deck. Incredibly he managed a perfect landing. Originally with the USAF as 51-4981 before transferring to South Vietnam.