Edwards AFB in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

CT-39A "Sabreliner"

North American

Photographed By Denise Boose, January 15, 2013

1. CT-39A - "Sabreliner" Marker

Inscription. Originally developed as a private venture to meet a USAF requirement for a twin jet utility trainer, the prototype T-39 made its first flight on 16 September 1958. In all, 143 T-39A’s and six T-39B’s were built for the USAF. Another 62 T-39’s were produced for the Navy. Sabreliners began flight testing at Edwards in 1959 and, as of 2002, still operate here fulfilling a variety of test support roles. A commercial Sabreliner Model 40 version of the aircraft has been very successful.

The aircraft on display was flown to Edwards in November 1985 from Bergstrom AFB, Texas where it had been performing VIP transport duties with 12th Air Force Headquarters. The “CT” designation was assigned when the aircraft was converted to the utility transport role.

On loan from the USAF Museum.

Erected by Air Force Flight Test Center Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical date for this entry is September 16, 1958.

Location. 34° 54.783′ N, 117° 55.223′ W. Marker is in Edwards AFB, California, in Kern County. Marker can be reached from South Rosamond Boulevard, on the left when traveling north. Located next to the AFFTC Museum. Edwards Air Force Base is not open to the public. Touch for map. Marker is

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at or near this postal address: 405 South Rosamond Boulevard, Edwards CA 93524, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. F-84F "Thunderstreak" (a few steps from this marker); General Dynamics F-16XL (a few steps from this marker); F-111A "Aardvark" (within shouting distance of this marker); T-28B "Trojan" (within shouting distance of this marker); N.F.-11 (T.T.-20) “Meteor” (within shouting distance of this marker); YA-7D "Corsair II" (within shouting distance of this marker); T-33A “Shooting Star” (within shouting distance of this marker); UC-45J "Expeditor" (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edwards AFB.

Photographed By Denise Boose, January 15, 2013

2. CT-39A - "Sabreliner" Marker

CT-39A - "Sabreliner" and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Denise Boose, January 15, 2013

3. CT-39A - "Sabreliner" and Marker

CT-39A - "Sabreliner" image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Denise Boose, January 15, 2013

4. CT-39A - "Sabreliner"

Photographed By Denise Boose, January 15, 2013

5. CT-39A - "Sabreliner"

Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2013, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 609 times since then and 15 times this year. Last updated on March 16, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 21, 2013, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.