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Grumman C-1A “Trader”
Built in 1957, the C-1A Trader was a carrier transport and all-weather trainer. The aircraft on display (Bureau# 146034) was the 64th out of 87 total C-1A models built. It saw service with multiple squadrons and ships around the world. The “Trader” became one of three C-1As operated out of Willow Grove by the USS Independence carrier on-board delivery (COD) crew. After this aircraft’s last flight in March 1987, it was placed on display in the northeast corner of Willow Grove base. The DVHAA acquired the aircraft in late 1987.
This aircraft loan courtesy of the National Naval Aviation Museum at Pensacola, Florida.
Aircraft Specifications
Bureau #: 146034
Built: 1957
Crew: 2
Passengers: 9
Retired: Mid 1980’s
Received: March 1987
Restored by: DVHAA
Restored:
Length: 45′ 5″
Height: 16′ 10″
Wingspan: 69′ 8″
Weight Empty: 16,630 lbs
Weight Loaded: 24,600 lbs
Powerplant: 2 – Wright R-1820-82WA
Thrust: 1,525 hp each engine
Max Speed: 280 mph
Range: 1100 miles
Manufacturer: Grumman
Armarment: NA
Ordnance: NA
Ceiling: 24,800 ft
Status: On Display
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The Exhibition
Located in Horsham Pennsylvania, The Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum has a unique and historically significant collection of aircraft and artifacts. In addition to the aircraft, helicopters, and jets, our exhibition includes flight helmets, vintage and modern aviation flight gear, engines, air to air missiles, bombs, detailed aircraft models, vintage Martin Baker ejection seats, and flight simulators. Honoring those who have served our Nation, we are privileged to have an extensive collection of military service medals.
Our collection includes aircraft from the early days of flight, The First World War, World War 2, Korea, Vietnam, and the ongoing defense of our Nation. Simply put, Wings of Aviation has one of the greatest collections of restored aircraft in the northeast.
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Consistently restoring and adding new aircraft to our collection, our exhibit includes the McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18A, McDonnell Douglas F-4A Phantom, and Bell UH-1V “Huey”. Our indoor collection includes aircraft from the early days of flight, helicopters, aircraft from World War I, engines, helmets, Medals of honor, detailed models, flight gear, flight simulators, and more.
While the name Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum has a relatively short history, the beginnings of displaying aircraft at Willow Grove began shortly after World War II. In May 1946, Lieutenant-Commander David Ascher arrived at Naval Air Station Willow Grove… Read More
Located in Horsham Pennsylvania, Wings of Freedom is open year-round Wednesday through Sunday. We are located along Route 611 between Maple Avenue and County Line Road in Horsham, approximately thirty minutes north of Philadelphia. Plan Your Visit
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1155 Easton Rd, Horsham, PA, 19044
1.215.672.2277
info@wingsoffreedommuseum.org
The Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum is open all year, with walk-ins always welcome, guided visits, and tours for large groups. Located in Montgomery County, we are right next door to Bucks, Delco, and Chester Counties, close to Philadelphia, New Jersey, and New York. With nature, parks, eateries, dining establishments, shopping, and theme parks close to the museum, Wings of Aviation is the perfect destination or ingredient of a family day out.
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