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91-01 C-137 Stratoliner The C-137 Stratoliner is a modified version of the Boeing 707 commercial intercontinental airliner.
Its primary Air Force function is to furnish transportation for the vice president, cabinet members, members of Congress and other high-ranking United States and foreign officials, and to function as backup to the VC-25A presidential aircraft.
Two of the C models served as primary presidential aircraft from 1962 until September 1990, when the first of two replacement aircraft -- a VC-25A -- was delivered.
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 VC-137B/C Stratoliner
It also serves as a backup for Air Force One, the presidential aircraft.
The VC-137B/C Stratoliner is a modified version of the Boeing 707 commercial intercontinental airliner that, for many years, was the presidential aircraft.
The VC-137B/C body is identical to that of the Boeing 707, but has different interior furnishings and electronic equipment.
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91-01 C-137 Stratoliner The C-137 Stratoliner is a modified version of the Boeing 707 commercial intercontinental airliner.
Its primary Air Force function is to furnish transportation for the vice president, cabinet members, members of Congress and other high-ranking United States and foreign officials, and to function as backup to the VC-25A presidential aircraft.
Two of the C models served as primary presidential aircraft from 1962 until September 1990, when the first of two replacement aircraft -- a VC-25A -- was delivered.
sunsite.sut.ac.jp /pub/academic/history/marshall/military/airforce/usaf_fact_sheets/c-137.txt   (453 words)

  
 Cargo Aircraft Designations
The C for Cargo designation for Army transport aircraft was originally introduced in May of 1924
There were two series of C-planes, one beginning in 1924 and ending in 1962, and another one beginning in 1962 and continuing to the present day.
However, Air Force transports in the C- category still in service (such as the C-141) had their designations unchanged.
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 American airplanes: Boeing A-B
Boeing numeric, and A to BX Boeing C to Z and hyphenates > >
Similar to C but with seats, galley, etc, permanently installed on palletized floor sections to be mounted directly on the cargo floor; F for Freight as cargo-only version; B indicated uprated engines.
C suffixes were convertible passenger and cargo versions.
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 137 - IEN 137 Danny Cohen USC/ISI 1 April 1980 ON HOLY WARS AND A PLEA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Discusses the use of Caesium-137, an element of radioactive fallout, as a tracer to study the rates and patterns of soil erosion and deposition.
Mode 137 4 Stars Jason Eckardt (b.1971) is an American composer new to me who Mode 137 "The hiker and the listener have much in common," writes Marilyn
IEN 137 Danny Cohen USC/ISI 1 April 1980 ON HOLY WARS AND A PLEA FOR PEACE INTRODUCTION This is an attempt to stop a war.
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 United States of America VC-137 "Air Force 1"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
NOTE: This is a diecast model that DOES NOT require painting.
The VC-137B/C Stratoliner is a modified version of the Boeing 707 commercial intercontinental airliner that, for many years, was the presidential aircraft.
The VC-137B/C body is identical to that of the Boeing 707, but has different interior furnishings and electronic equipment.
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 Models
This recognition model, in 1:72 scale, was manufactured by Cruver with a date of April 1954; an earlier model, with a solid cockpit and in fl plastic, was dated 8-51.
The C can be identified by its large air intake ahead of the wing and has been continually updated and fitted with increasingly capable radars.
The Dash 80 was used by Boeing for test work for many years and was donated to the Smithsonian NASM and placed in storage at the Davis-Monthan AMARC Facility where it remained until 1989 when it was flown to Seattle for restoration and flyable again by 1991.
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 Air Force One   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The aircraft is a VC-137 Stratoliner belonging to the 89th Military Airlift Wing at Andrews.
In 1962, a Stratoliner specifically purchased for use as Air Force One, entered into service with the tail number 26000.
Tail number 26000 was retired May 1998, and is on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.
www.af.mil /history/spotlight_print.asp?storyID=123009843   (178 words)

  
 VC-137 Stratoliner High Ranking Personnel Transport - Military and Civilian Aircraft
The VC-137B/C Stratoliner's primary role is that of High Ranking Personnel Transport and is produced by Boeing.
The VC-137B/C Stratoliner features a top speed of 1,010 km/h and could reach a maximum altitude of NA.
MilitaryFactory.com is a reference website delivering information on military aircraft, tanks, armor, artillery, guns, small arms, battlefield munitions, battles, generals, politicians, special forces and more through informative text and (in most cases) full-color photographs.
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 Local Area   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Currently, this new facility is home to a 307 Stratoliner (the world's first pressurized airliner), the Enola Gay, a Concorde, an SR-71 Blackbird (the fastest plane ever built) and the spaced shuttle Enterprise.
Tomb of the Unknowns, Amphitheater, Arlington House and the grave of President John F. Kennedy are all at Arlington.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg is an action-packed, European-themed park with 17th century charm and 21st century technology boasting more than 100 acres of unparalleled fun and adventure for the entire family.
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 C-37As Replace Ageing VC-137 Stratoliners (Aug 2)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Robertson handed over the aircraft to the 6th Air Mobility Wing during an arrival ceremony here.
The aircraft is the first of three C-37As that will be stationed here to support stateside commanders in chief and will eventually replace the 310th Airlift Squadron's aging VC-137 Stratoliner and CT-43 aircraft.
The next C-37 is scheduled to arrive in August and the third in March.
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Fact Sheet 92-23 VC-137B/C Stratoliner Mission The VC-137 provides transportation for the vice president, cabinet and congressional members, and other high-ranking U.S. and foreign officials.
It also serves as a backup for Air Force One, the presidential aircraft.
Features The VC-137B/C Stratoliner is a modified version of the Boeing 707 commercial intercontinental airliner that, for many years, was the presidential aircraft.
www.ibiblio.net /pub/academic/history/marshall/military/airforce/usaf_fact_sheets/vc-137b.txt   (410 words)

  
 THE 456th FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQUADRON   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The next step was the Boeing Model 322 project of March 1938, which was a design study requested by the Army for a pressurized version of the B-17 with a tricycle landing gear.
The Model 322 resembled the Stratoliner in some respects, combining a new, large-diameter fuselage with a standard B-17 wing and tail.
General George C. Marshall was fully aware of the enormous supply problems involved in such an effort, and was wary about diverting effort from the European theater, since the decision had already been made to win the war in Europe before diverting full effort against Japan.
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 2003 3-June to December
TV documentary claims that King Edward VII covered up the theft of royal jewels to conceal a homosexual scandal; feared it might take down the monarchy.
HUNDREDS of villagers in a remote mountain region of Fiji gather to beg forgiveness for an act of cannibalism they believe has cursed them for 137 years.
Fossils picked up in a Romanian bear cave are the oldest specimens yet found of modern humans in Europe; includes human jawbone from c.
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 Boehringer Mannheim Diagnostics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Carcinogen 9: iously used as a contrast medium in x-ray Diagnoztics, is thought by some to be the most potent human c
Expert system 137: In the area of machine Diagnosfics using expert systems, particularly self-diagnos
Commonly appearing connections are : Boehringer Mannheim Diagnostics, Boehringer Mannheim Gmbh, Boehringer Mannheim Roche, Boehringer Mannheim Roche, Boeing, Boeing 307 Stratoliner, Boeing 307 Stratoliner, Boeing 314, Boeing 314, Boeing 377, Boeing 377, Boeing 377 Stratocruiser, Boeing 377 Stratocruiser, Boeing 702, Boeing 702, Boeing 707, Boeing 717, Boeing 720, Boeing 720, Boeing 727
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 Boehringer Mannheim Diagnostics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Carcinogen 9: iously used as a contrast medium in x-ray Diagnotics, is thought by some to be the most potent human c
Expert system 137: In the area of machine Diaghostics using expert systems, particularly self-diagnos
Commonly appearing connections are : Boehringer Mannheim Gmbh, Boehringer Mannheim Roche, Boehringer Mannheim Roche, Boeing, Boeing 307 Stratoliner, Boeing 307 Stratoliner, Boeing 314, Boeing 314, Boeing 377, Boeing 377, Boeing 377 Stratocruiser, Boeing 377 Stratocruiser, Boeing 702, Boeing 702, Boeing 707, Boeing 717, Boeing 720, Boeing 720, Boeing 727, Boeing 727 200
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 137 - SAB, Psalm 137   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
SX 137 in Lower East Side in New York Metro's Guide to Bars, Arts
Though the all-white back room is, alas, no more, SX 137, conceived by Harry The art at SX 137 is for sale, and one quarter of the proceeds go to the
Vote Number:, 137, Vote Date:, June 23, 2004, 02:19 PM.
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C-137B Boeing Stratoliner 4 JT3D-3B P&W AF Boeing 707-320 modified as staff transport for special air missions.
C-137C Boeing Stratoliner 4 JT-3D-3B P&W AF C-137B with longer fuselage (7 crew, 49 passengers).
AH-64D McDonnell Douglas Helo Sys Apache 2 T700-GE-701/701 C Army Modified AH-64A with Mission Equipment Package and cockpit enhancements.
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Waco model C. L-1 Stinson L-1 Vigilant The little vigilant was an useful liaison aircraft.
Type: L-1 Year: Crew: 2 Engines: 1 * 220kW Lycoming R-680-9 Speed: 196km/h Ceiling: 3900m Range: 450km Freight: RB Budd RB Conestoga For a 1942 design the RB looks very modern, with an upswept tail and a ramp.
B-17 tail and wings with a new fuselage.
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 BMW R100 RS - 356Cars.com - Car Parts & Accessories   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Lavishly illustrated with photographs from company archives and photos taken especially for this book showing the aircraft, the factories, and the people behind the scenes.
Learn the details behind the revolutionary Model 247, 307 Stratoliner, 314 Clipper, and 377 Stratocruiser.
With even the older variants still in service in large numbers and strong orders for the New Generation models, the 737 will continue to play a leading role in commercial air travel for many years.
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 History of air cargo and airmail
Fairchild: 51 — 137; 71 — 37; C-82, 200; C-119, 199, 200; Expediter, 310; FC-2, 123
Roosevelt, Franklin D., 66—8, 121, 128, 131—32, 137, 157—8, 161, 164, 170, 179
Tupolev ANT-9 — 137; 104 — 137, 211; 144 — 139, 255; Tu-204 — 364, 370
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 From the USAF Museum Archives   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
VC-137 Stratoliner (29 October 1968) - The VC-137C is basically the Boeing 707-320B commercial intercontinental airliner.
Its primary Air Force mission is to furnish transportation for the President of the United States.
VC-137 Photo Gallery - A, B and C models
www.wpafb.af.mil /museum/fta/fta0598.htm   (241 words)

  
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 Accident Investigation and Safety Management   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Black Box is a good read and is highly recommended for those wishing to get a brief overview of the accident investigation process.
Practical Applications (Appendix A) Accident Prevention Training (Appendix B) Examples of Voluntary Incident Reporting Systems (Appendix C) Examples of Mandatory Incident Reporting Systems (Appendix D) Examples of Safety Promotion Material (Appendix E) Safety Promotion Material Available in States (Appendix F) International Civil Aviation Organization.
However, the print quality of most of the reproduced diagrams and reports is marginal, resembling poor photocopies.
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 Boeing VC-137 Stratoliner
The Boeing VC-137B Stratoliner is a modified version of the Boeing 707 commercial intercontinental airliner and the first jet aircraft designed exclusively for presidential use.
For almost 30 years it served as the presidential aircraft, commonly known as "Air Force One." Today, the president's aircraft is the VC-25A, a heavily modified Boeing 747-200 derivative.
Final flight for retiring 'Air Force One' 707
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 SimHQ Forums: Mission builders and rest, might be interesting!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Induction Icing Thresholds: For the KC-135A and E models and the C, WC, EC and RC-135s, engine anti-
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We will allow: a) images created by the poster; b) screenshots taken by the poster; c) images and/or screenshots directly released from developers to promote their games/sims.
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 Royal Air Force Museum Aircraft Thesaurus - ZP
You may freely download this page for non-profit use, but must acknowledge the Trustees of the Royal Air Force Museum in any output in which it is used.
The Museum acknowledges the work of MDA in converting this resource for use on the Web.
Use instead Curtiss C-14R Osprey, Curtiss CW-14 Speedwing
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Type: BVL-12 Function: bomber Year: Crew: 2 Engines: 1 * 298kW Liberty 12 Wing Span: 13.79m Length: Height: Wing Area: Empty Weight: Max.Weight: Speed: 179km/h Ceiling: Range: Armament: --C--------------------------------------------------------------------------- C, Orenco (F-USA-A-T-B-N-?1) Two-seat trainer derivative of the Orenco {B}.
The Berlin airlift convinced the USAF of the need for an advanced cargo aircraft, and Douglas developed the larger {C-124}.
Type: C-74 Function: transport Year: 1945 Crew: Engines: 4 * 2200kW P&W R-4360-49 Wing Span: 52.81m Length: 37.85m Height: 13.34m Wing Area: 233.19m2 Empty Weight: 39087kg Max.Weight: 78018kg Speed: 523km/h Ceiling: 6645m Range: 12550km Freight: 25400kg C-75 Stratoliner, Boeing (S-USA-A-C-LN-N-ARW4) Boeing model 307, a transport aircraft with {B-17} wings and a new, pressurised cabin.
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 List of aircraft - Gurupedia
C-16 - assigned to Cessna Caravan but never used
Fairey Gordon I, II Fairey III A, B, C, D, F
MBB Bö 105A, BSH-1, C, M, VBH, P, PAH-1
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