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The tail numbers of the Air Force Reserve's C-9C aircraft at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.


The C-9C tail

The tail numbers of the Air Force Reserve's C-9C aircraft at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.

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Senior Airman Sam Miller, 932nd Maintenance Squadron, collects excess fuel from VC-9 (tail 1863) just prior to its final flight as an Air Force Reserve aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Dan Oliver)
Staff Sgt. Joseph Wienhold, a flying crew chief, puts the final touches on the C-9C following her final flight as an Air Force Reserve aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Dan Oliver)
Col. Bill Edwards, 932nd Airllift Wing commander, hands the aircraft ceremonial key to AMC Museum director Michael Leister at Dover Air Force Base, Del. VC-9 73-1862 was delivered to the Museum by the 932nd AW on Aug. 18. The aircraft, also known as Air Force Two, was piloted by Lt. Col. Rick Eccher, who brought her in for smooth landing at 1 p.m. The aircraft saw service in four decades escorting vice-presidents, first ladies and other U.S. dignataries. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Dan Oliver)
Col. William Edwards, 932nd Airlift Wing commander, hands the ceremonial C9-C key to Michael Leister, museum director of the .Air Mobility Command Museum. The C-9C landed at Dover Air Force Base, Del. on August 18, for its addition to the AMC Museum. The C-9C has flown our nations' civilian and military leaders across the world since 1975. The aircrew for the final flight was Lt. Col. Rick Eccher, pilot; and Lt. Col Bryan Birchem, co-pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Dan Oliver)
One of the few remaining C-9C planes of the 932nd Airlift Wing departs Scott Air Force Base for the last time. Its new home will be at the Air Mobility Command Museum, Dover Air Force Base in Delaware. The Air Force Reserve Command flying wing will continue to fly three C-40C planes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)
Master Sgt. Mark Spicer, maintainer, and Tech. Sgt. April Tarbill, flight attendant, meet on the brightly-lit flightline to talk issues and get ready for a mission aboard the 932nd Airlift Wing C-9C plane belonging to Air Force Reserve Command. The 932nd Airlift Wing takes care of maintaining and flying the aircraft throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Stan Paregien)
A maintainer from the 932nd Airlift Wing Maintenance Group finishes checking over the beautiful C-9C airplane before a mission at Scott Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Stan Paregien)
Two C-9C planes of the 932nd Airlift Wing are prepped and positioned by maintenance crews to get ready for a future 2011 mission. The wing is the only Illinois flying unit for the Air Force Reserve Command. It performs distinguished visitor missions on both the C-9C and C-40C aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Stan Paregien)
932nd Airlift Wing maintainers clean the tail of a unit plane inside Hangar One. The wing flies the C-40C and C-9C aircraft. The next drill weekend is June 13-14 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Dan Oliver)
Col. James Vasatka from the 932nd Airlift Wing, flew the C-9C plane at the Airshow 2008 at Scott Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Stan Paregien)
Standing tall in front of the Air Force Reserve Command's C-9C distinguished visitor aircraft, the commander of the 932nd Airlift Wing's Operations Group, Col. Thomas Kirkendall, recently took time out for a special interview. He spoke with pride about his favorite memories of 2007 during the filming of a documentary. He talked about pride in the men and women who took on three brand new C-40C aircraft during the year, and opportunities for airmen to become flight attendants. Photo/Maj. Stan Paregien
Video soundbites capture history as the commander of the 932nd Airlift Wing's Operations Group, Col. Thomas Kirkendall, finishes an important interview. He spoke with pride about his favorite memories of 2007 during the filming of a documentary. He also talked about how his confidence in the men and women who took on three brand new C-40C aircraft during the year, and opportunities for airmen to become flight attendants. Those interested should see their recruiting office for more details. Photo/Maj. Stan Paregien