Air Force Two arrives at AMC Museum
A VC-9 jet that served for 30 years transporting presidents, vice presidents and first ladies flew in Aug. 18 to take its place at the Air Mobility Command Museum in Dover.
Serial number 73-1682 was assigned to the 89th Wing at Joint Base Andrews; its mission was to support the president and other distinguished leaders. It is a twin-engine jet that can fly at 565 miles per hour at 35,000 feet. The interior is configured with seating for support staff and a conference area for in-flight meetings as well as an extensive communications suite.
Among the many dignitaries transported were former presidents Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton, making the plane Air Force One when it was transporting the president. Mostly, it was used by former vice presidents George H. W. Bush, Dan Quayle, and Walter Mondale as Air Force Two.
In 2005, it was transferred to the USAF reserve when the Boeing 757 took its place in the presidential fleet. It was delivered by a crew from the 932nd Airlift Wing from Scott Air Force Base in Illinois.
Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Admission and parking are free and photography is welcome. Adults and children of all ages are encouraged to come and enjoy learning about the history of the U.S. Air Force. Call 302-677-5938 for more information.
