| Assignment history not yet available. However, it is known that 146036 was once assigned as USS Midway's COD (Carrier Onboard Delivery). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
"MIDWAY's C1A detachment, known as "Easy Way Airlines" was conceived, born and in full carrier operation in less than two weeks. During MIDWAY's conversion, all aviation fuel tanks were converted for jet fuel only and it was planned that only the turbojet powered C2A COD aircraft would be utilized. While enroute to the Western Pacific word was received that all CVA's would be required to carry one C1A aircraft for logistics, mail and cargo flights. MIDWAY accepted her own C1A on 12 May 1971. The original "Cod Squad" crews conducted field quals at NAS Cubi Point on 14-15 May, initial carrier quals on 16-17 May and flew the first scheduled logistics flights on 18 May, MIDWAY's first day on the line. Triple Zero (000) met every scheduled commitment throughout the deployment. Being based at Da Nang Air Base, RVN, careful, thorough fuel planning and management by flight crews was mandatory in conducting operations aboard ship without a fueling capability. This professional approach to airmanship was evident during every line period." "Easy Way Airlines displayed MIDWAY's flag throughout many foreign airports including Japan, Philippines, Okinawa, Taiwan, South Vietnam, and Thailand. C1A Triple Zero returns to San Francisco with MIDWAY and will continue its operations out of NAS Alameda, Calif." "Voyage 71" USS Midway's 1971 Cruise Book. 
1971 Cruise Book Photo This aircraft is on loan from the National Museum of Naval Aviation. |
