Andrews Air Force Base in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

U.S. Air Force Special Air Missions

Photographed by Richard E. Miller, March 5, 2011

1. U.S. Air Force Special Air Missions Marker

Inscription. This Lockheed Jetstar is the original 4-engine prototype first flown on 3 April 1958. Its descendant, the C-140B has flown over half of all Special Air Missions [SAM] since joining the 89th Military Airlift Wing in 1963. The workhorse of the SAM fleet, this Jetstar is fitting tribute to all men and women of the 89th Military Airlift Wing and its predecessor units. They have written a remarkable chapter in Air Force and aviation history—-one of unparalleled safety, reliability and service while airlifting the President, Vice-President, and senior government officials of the United States and other nations. To all SAM professionals we dedicate this monument.
27 August 1983

Erected 1983 by U.S. Air Force.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical date for this entry is April 3, 1958.

Location. 38° 48.408′ N, 76° 52.759′ W. Marker is in Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, in Prince George's County. It can be reached from Knerr Drive east of Arnold Avenue. The memorial is in the park north of the base operations building parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Andrews Air Force Base MD 20762, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow

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flies: His Lordship’s Kindness (approx. 2.6 miles away); Slaves’ Infirmary [on His Lordship’s Kindness] (approx. 2.7 miles away); Cat and Mouse (approx. 2.9 miles away); Restless Time (approx. 2.9 miles away); Crucifix (approx. 2.9 miles away); The Mary Surratt House (approx. 3.1 miles away); John Wilkes Booth (approx. 3.1 miles away); Surratt Tavern (approx. 3.1 miles away).

Also see . . . Special Air Mission. Wikipedia (Submitted on March 6, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)

Additional keywords. Joint Base Andrews; "Home of Air Force One".

Photographed by Richard E. Miller, March 5, 2011

2. U.S. Air Force Special Air Missions Marker

visible on the ground beneath the prototype Jetstar aircraft.

The Jetstar prototype on display at the U.S. Air Force Special Air Missions memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Richard E. Miller, March 5, 2011

3. The Jetstar prototype on display at the U.S. Air Force Special Air Missions memorial

Nearby memorial plaque displaying the names of U.S. Air Force Medal of Honor recipients. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Richard E. Miller, March 5, 2011

4. Nearby memorial plaque displaying the names of U.S. Air Force Medal of Honor recipients.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,117 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 6, 2011, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.