This airplane came to Alaska in 1946 and was assigned to Elmendorf AFB and preformed many search and rescue missions. It crashed in 1948 and was left to the elements for 25 years. It was then that the Ketchum family air lifted back to Anchorage and began restoration on it. Today it stands fully restored in flying condition. It is still owned by the Ketchum family but is on display at our museum to inspire future generations of Alaskan flyers.