Scott Air Force Base in St. Clair County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

CT- 39 Sabreliner

Photographed By Thomas Smith, June 2, 2023

1. CT- 39 Sabreliner Marker

Inscription.
This Sabreliner was accepted by the Air Force on October 31, 1961. Initially assigned to the Air Training Command, Randolph AFB, Texas, it was then transferred to the Air Force Communication Command at Richards Gebaur AFB, Missouri, from 1975 to 1984. The aircraft was assigned to the Military Airlift Command at Scott AFB, flying many distinguished civilian and military leaders. With over 14,700 hours of flight time and 22 years of service, Sabreliner 60-3495 honors the missions and airmen it served.

Manufacturer: North American Aviation
Length 44' - Height 16' - Wing Span 44'6"
Weight: 18,650 Lbs. maximum
Power Plant: two Pratt and Whitney J60 - P -3 turbo jets 3,000 lbs thrust each
Performance: maximum speed 530 mph, cruising speed 485 mph
Range: 1,950 miles
Crew: Aircraft Commander and copilot
Passengers: maximum of seven

Erected 1985.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Military. A significant historical date for this entry is October 31, 1961.

Location. 38° 32.391′ N, 89° 51.489′ W. Marker is in Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, in St. Clair County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Hangar Road and Hangar Road. By the hangar. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Scott Air Force Base IL 62225, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Frank S. Scott (approx. 0.2 miles away); South East Asia Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); 1968 Air Mobility Command (approx. ¼ mile away); Lt Gen Harold L. George (approx. 0.3 miles away); Donald W. Douglas (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sgt John L. Levitow (approx. 0.3 miles away); Air Refueling (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lieutenant General Ira C. Eaker (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Scott Air Force Base.

Photographed By Thomas Smith, May 13, 2023

2. CT- 39 Sabreliner Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2023, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 4, 2023, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.