Kamaka Air has retired it's Douglas DC-3S, N9796N (c/n 43375). It has been acquired by the Fourrier Foundation Inc [Dallas, TX]. It will be dismantled, and shipped to the mainland for restoration.
Just saw N9796N today by Magnum Helicopters. Wasn’t aware that it had been sold. Would love to hear that she’s back in the sky again. I used to stop whatever I was doing and watch her take off when I worked K9 Explosives Detection at PHNL
I saw this plane in Molokai years ago. I always wondered where she is now, so I'm glad i stumbled across this information. Im also glad that someone is going to restore this gem.
I flew this lovely lady back in the early nineties from Phnl to Tarawa then on to Pognpei. Our regular runs were Guam Saipan, Chuck, and back. Occasionally Woleiai and even Enewetak…She always took care of us. Best memories of my life !
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Just saw N9796N today by Magnum Helicopters. Wasn’t aware that it had been sold. Would love to hear that she’s back in the sky again. I used to stop whatever I was doing and watch her take off when I worked K9 Explosives Detection at PHNL
The wings, tail section, and engines have already been shipped to Dallas. Just waiting to ship the fuselage.
I saw this plane in Molokai years ago. I always wondered where she is now, so I'm glad i stumbled across this information. Im also glad that someone is going to restore this gem.
We built that bird up in the desert at Tucson Az in late 70,s flew it in northern Canada for some years . It’s a long story how it ended up in HNL !
To the previous commenter, please email us with your story … would love to hear about it.
I flew this lovely lady back in the early nineties from Phnl to Tarawa then on to Pognpei. Our regular runs were Guam Saipan, Chuck, and back. Occasionally Woleiai and even Enewetak…She always took care of us. Best memories of my life !
Would love to hear that story as we picked it up in PHNL for our operation in Micronesia!
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