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.
U.S. Air Force Special Air Missions. . 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.
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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. His Lordship’s Kindness
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.
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, March 5, 2011
3. The Jetstar prototype on display at the U.S. Air Force Special Air Missions memorial
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 872 times since then and 21 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.