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Photo:
Robert Deering 10/18/2012 National Museum of the USAF Wright-Patterson AFB (FFO) Dayton, Ohio |
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The VC-6A is a
10-place turboprop executive transport that
was operated by the 89th Military Airlift
Wing at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., to
transport visiting dignitaries and
high-level government personnel. It is a
standard Beechcraft King Air B90 with a VIP
interior and is the only one of its type
purchased by the Air Force. The aircraft’s
features include full pressurization for
travel comfort at high altitudes, and
all-weather navigation and de-icing
equipment for all-around utility.
This aircraft was placed in service in early 1966. During the early part of its operational career, it was used to transport President Lyndon B. Johnson and members of his family between Bergstrom Air Force Base, Texas (near Austin), and the Johnson family ranch (near Johnson City). During that time, the aircraft became informally known as the “Lady Bird Special.” After leaving presidential service, the VC-6A continued in its special executive transport role with the 89th Military Airlift Wing until it was retired to the Museum. The aircraft was flown to the museum on Sept. 6, 1985. |
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