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US Air Force/932nd Airlift Wing C-9C 73-1682 undertakes its final flight on August 18, 2011, and is seen here over Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, just prior to landing to join the Air Mobility Command Museum. USAF/Roland Balik
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932nd Airlift Wing Begins Retirement of Former Presidential C-9Cs
One of three former Presidential C-9Cs operated by the 932nd Airlift Wing at Scott AFB has now been retired to the Air Mobility Command Museum at Dover AFB.
Dave Allport - 31-Aug-2011
Air Force Reserve Command's 932nd Airlift Wing/73rd Airlift Squadron has retired the first of its three C-9C Nightingales.
On August 18 the aircraft, 73-1682, was flown from Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, to Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, where it will be preserved in the Air Mobility Command Museum.
The 73rd AS is now equipped with three new Boeing C-40C Clippers and its remaining two C-9Cs are also expected to shortly be retired.
Originally designated VC-9Cs, the Nightingales were previously operated by the 89th Airlift Wing at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, to transport senior leaders and dignitaries.
The interior is configured with seating for support staff and a conference area for in-flight meetings as well as an extensive communications suite.
Among the dignitaries transported by this particular aircraft were former Presidents Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton, making it Air Force One when transporting the president.
Mostly, the aircraft was used by former Vice Presidents George H W Bush, Dan Quayle and Walter Mondale as Air Force Two.
In 2005, it was transferred to the USAF Reserve when the C-32A (Boeing 757) took its place in the Presidential Fleet.
After the museum cleans the aircraft and makes it safe for viewing, it will be opened for public tours on the third Saturday of each month.