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    Airframe Family: Lockheed L-1329 / C-140 Jetstar
    Latest Model:VC-140B-LM Jetstar
    Last Military Serial:61-2492 USAF
    Construction Number:1329-5031
    Compressed ID:Lockheed VC-140B-LM sn 61-2492 USAF...
    Latest Owner or Location:National Museum of the United States Air Force, Wright Field, Dayton, Ohio

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    Dates

    Event

    1962

    Constructed as a VC-140B-LM by Lockheed at Marietta, GA, USA.

    July 1962

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Air Force with s/n 61-2492.

    8 January 1966

    Transferred to 99th Military Airlift Squadron, Andrews AFB, MD.

    November 1970

    Converted for Presidential use.

    Circa 1971

    Transferred to 89th Military Airlift Wing, Andrews AFB, MD.

    During its service, this plane flew Presidents Nixon, Ford, Carter, and Reagan.

    16 July 1987

    Ferry flight. Delivered to National Museum of the United States Air Force, Wright Field, Dayton, OH.
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    30 March 1991


    Photographer: Glenn Chatfield
    Notes: Prior to restoration to Presidential configuration

    26 August 1994


    Photographer: Glenn Chatfield
    Notes: Prior to restoration to Presidential configuration

    6 May 2008


    Photographer: Glenn Chatfield

    17 April 2017


    Photographer: Glenn Chatfield
    Notes: In the new 4th building

    19 September 2023


    Photographer: Glenn Chatfield
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    United States Military Services Serial Number Lists by Joe Baugher
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    Mike Henniger
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