Looking back into the fuselage.
I first saw this plane last year when driving down Hwy 95 after doing a hike in Death Valley. The sign on the nose is new. It said "Private Property" it had a hand written message saying not to remove parts from the plane.
I can see why they put the sign up. Looks like someone tried to take the N number. Maybe it was GABE FERNDO who was there.
This shot taken last year shows the number with no cuts or name.
The left rudder has been removed.
Left rudder last year.
Damage on tail.
Close up of the elevator and trim tab.
Last shot, time to continue on to the F-16 crash site. THE END
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