White Sands in Doña Ana County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

VC-6A Plane

Photographed by James Hulse, July 23, 2024

1. VC-6A Plane Marker

Inscription. The VC-6A was acquired by the Army and assigned to Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, 26 July 1966. The aircraft was used extensively transporting Dr. Wernher Von Braun between White Sands Missile Range and Redstone. It was fitted with stores for mounting test devices when not used for personnel transportation. The VC-6A saw duty at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, and was sent to White Sands Missile Range as a test aircraft. U.S. Army

Length: 35 felt inches
Cruising Speed: 210 Knots
Fuel: Jet
Wingspan: 45 feet 10 inches
Range: 950 Miles

Erected by White Sands Missile Range Museum. (Marker Number 94.004.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical date for this entry is July 26, 1966.

Location. 32° 23.142′ N, 106° 28.714′ W. Marker is in White Sands, New Mexico, in Doña Ana County. It is on Wsmr P Rt 1 (New Mexico Route 213) 4 miles south of U.S. 70. The marker and various missiles are located on the grounds of the White Sands Missile Range Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: White Sands Missile Range NM 88002, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Rio Grande Valley.

It is also in the American Southwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Gadsden Purchase,

and the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Huey Helicopter UH-1M (a few steps from this marker); F-4 Phantom (a few steps from this marker); Nike Ajax

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(a few steps from this marker); MGM-3 Little John (a few steps from this marker); MGM-5 Corporal Missile (within shouting distance of this marker); Lark (within shouting distance of this marker); Honest John (within shouting distance of this marker); Mace (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in White Sands.

More about this marker. The marker and museum are located on the White Sands Missile Range, an active U.S. military installation. The museum is open to the public, but appropriate identification is required for access.

Also see . . . Welcome to the White Sands Missile Range Museum. White Sands Missile Range Museum (Submitted on August 2, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The VC-6A Plane and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 23, 2024

2. The VC-6A Plane and Marker

Side view of the VC-6A Plane image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 23, 2024

3. Side view of the VC-6A Plane

Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 3, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.