Cessna C-165 Airmaster    NC21938                 (c/n  590)

                                  

                                       The Cessna Airmaster four seat cabin monoplane was first produced in 1934 as the C-34 (indicating
                                       year of introduction). This was followed up in 1937 with the C-37. With the C-39 came a designation
                                       change to that of C-145, this time reflecting the horse power.  The C-165 seen above was the ultimate
                                       of the 1940 era Cessna high wing aircraft.  This extremely clean aircraft was powered by a 165 hp
                                       Warner Super-Scarab engine which gave it a cruising speed of over 150 mph.   This photograph was
                                       obtained from the from the Cessna Aircraft Company in 1948.
                                       My photo below was taken at Hawthorne Municipal Airport in March 1963.  This was originally
                                       NC 21946, and is rare in that it was one of only three C-145s impressed into military service in
                                       WW II becoming a UC-94 with serial 42-78022.  It was probably then registered N47X when
                                       demobbed.  It was visiting from its home base in Riverside when this shot was taken.  It remained
                                       on the register until 1976.    Most C-145s still flying have wheel spats.
             
                                     Cessna C-165 Airmaster    NC47X                                          (c/n  562)