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The C-5 Galaxy is a long-range cargo aircraft and is among the largest military aircraft in the world. The C-5 in the photograph was ordered in 1969 and built by Lockheed Aircraft. It was delivered to the U. S. Air Force in 1971. The aircraft was retired in 2013. In 2015 the aircraft was on static display at the Air Mobility Command Museum at Dover Air Force Base.

This Kaydet wears the fictitious serial 121741. In fact, this artifact is a composite of several old planes. Nice reconstruction; another example is being built, literally from scratch, at the Historic Aircraft Restoration Project, Brooklyn, NY.

Huge engines for a huge aircraft. I tried to capture this.

 

The C-131D Samaritan was manufactured by Convair. The aircraft in the photograph was in civilian service before going to the U. S. Air Force in 1954. Sometimes after 1983 the aircraft went back to civilian ownership. In 2015, the aircraft was on static display the Air Mobility Command Museum at Dover Air Force Base.

This VC-9C, serial number 73-1682, transported America’s top leadership from 1975 until 2011. Much of that time it served as Air Force Two for Vice Presidents Walter Mondale, George H.W. Bush, Dan Quayle, Al Gore and Dick Cheney.

It also served several of America’s First Ladies—Rosalynn Carter, Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush, Hillary R. Clinton, Laura Bush, and Michelle Obama.

When this aircraft was needed to transport presidents into smaller airports—Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush—it served as Air Force One.

It also transported visiting world leaders such as Queen Elizabeth II and the Chief of Staff of the People’s Republic of China.

This beautifully restored example of the Vultee Valiant can be admired at the Air Mobility Command Museum, Dover, DE.

This airplane looks like it has just landed, something I haven't seen in many years!

 

About halfway up to the cabin door, this view of the nose presents itself. The missile drop logo is clearly visible here. The Galaxy makes the very large Boeing KC-97 in front look like a toy.

Lovely wing view with lots of goodies on the ramp.

Looking over the wing, with the T-tail towering above.

Anything on wheels could be driven right up the tail ramp and into the cargo bay.

The cockpit and cabin level towers over everything else on the ramp.

This VC-9C, serial number 73-1682, transported America’s top leadership from 1975 until 2011. Much of that time it served as Air Force Two for Vice Presidents Walter Mondale, George H.W. Bush, Dan Quayle, Al Gore and Dick Cheney.

It also served several of America’s First Ladies—Rosalynn Carter, Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush, Hillary R. Clinton, Laura Bush, and Michelle Obama.

When this aircraft was needed to transport presidents into smaller airports—Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush—it served as Air Force One.

It also transported visiting world leaders such as Queen Elizabeth II and the Chief of Staff of the People’s Republic of China.

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody speaks to students of Class 15-B on their first day of training Nov. 18, 2014, at the Staff Sgt. Julio Alonso Airman Leadership School on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Cody spoke to the 28 students about humility, leadership, promotion and what will be expected from them upon graduation as first-line supervisors. (U.S. Air Force photo/Roland Balik)

Air Mobility Command Museum

Fairchild C-119C Flying Boxcar

Dover AFB

11/10/21

I was surprised to see this aviation artifact aboard the Air Mobility Command Museum's VC-9C. The complete "Sacred Cow" is on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Dayton, OH.

What a thrill to finally step inside this magnificent aircraft! I first saw her when she was atop a restaurant in Penndel, PA, some 30 years ago. The AMC Museum has done a magnificent job restoring this rare former airline Connie.

A US NAVY Boeing P-8A Poseidon does a low pass over Dover Air Force Base, shot from the Air Mobility Command Museum on June, 25, 2013. Photo: John Kosak

Air Mobility Command Museum

Lockheed C-60A-5-LO Lodestar

Dover AFB

11/10/21

The back of the C-123K Provider

Air Mobility Command Museum

Dover, DE

April 2015

 

More info about this plane:

amcmuseum.org/at-the-museum/aircraft/c-123k-provider/

Don't get sucked in.

 

Air Mobility Command Museum, Dover Air Force Base, Delaware.

Air Mobility Command Museum

DeHavilland C-7B Caribou

Dover AFB

11/10/21

The number 4 engine of the AIr Mobility Command Museum C-54 strikes a pose in front of the classic hangar.

I love these Pratt & Whitney JT-3D turbofans. Alas, they are a rare sight nowadays.

Inside the C-5A Galaxy

Air Mobility Command Museum

Dover, DE

April 2015

 

More info about this plane:

amcmuseum.org/at-the-museum/aircraft/c-5a-galaxy/

The Great Seal can be traced to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It would also be featured on early U.S. flags, such as this handsome example.

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