McChord Air Force Base in McChord AFB in Pierce County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Lockheed-Georgia C-141B Starlifter
"Tacoma Starlifter"
— S/N 65-000277 —
Proudly maintained by the McChord Air Museum
Erected by McChord Air Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm • War, Cold • War, Vietnam. A significant historical year for this entry is 1966.
Location. 47° 7.977′ N, 122° 28.948′ W. Marker is in McChord AFB, Washington, in Pierce County. It is in McChord Air Force Base. Marker is on 5th Street SW east of G Street, on the left when traveling east. Located at the McChord Air Museum's aircraft park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: McChord AFB WA 98438, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Douglas C-124C Globemaster II (within shouting distance of this marker); Douglas B-18A Bolo (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Beechcraft UC-45J Expeditor (about 400 feet away); Douglas B-23 Dragon (about 500 feet away); Douglas TC-47D Skytrain (about 500 feet away); Fairchild C-82A Packet (about 500 feet away); Lockheed T-33A Shooting Star (about 500 feet away); North American F-86D Sabre (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McChord AFB.
Also see . . .
1. McChord Air Museum. (Submitted on June 29, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama.)
2. Wikipedia - C-141 Starlifter. (Submitted on June 29, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama.)
3. Wikipedia - 62d Airlift Wing. (Submitted on June 29, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,007 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on June 29, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.