09/30/2007. Remarks by Jack Mckillop: "This was the largest twin-engine aircraft built up to the date of its first flight on July 9, 1942. Theoretically, the aircraft could fly for 72 hours with a fuel load of 9,575 gal (36,245 l). By the time it first flew, the USN realized that land-based aircraft were better suited to antisubmarine and transport duties and the order for 57 of these aircraft was cancelled. The planes were to be built in a new factory in Renton, Washington, and with the cancellation of the order, the plant was used to built B-29 Superfortresses. After the order for these aircraft was cancelled, this machine was named 'The Lone Ranger'."

APS No. 620 (Ray Crupi Collection)

APS No. 970 (Jacques Trempe Collection)

(Jack McKillop Collection)

APS No. 2798 (Van Swindelle Collection)