55-4647 - United States Air Force (Aero Commander 560-A (L-26C U-4B))

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Aircraft Details

Frame Details
Serial680-315-10
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First Flight
ModelAero Commander 560-A (L-26C U-4B)
StatusLeft Fleet
CommentsUsed by President Eisenhower for short trips, sometimes flown by Ike himself, often between Washington, DC and Gettysburg, PA. First aircraft to wear Presidential blue and White paint scheme. Was smallest Air Force One, and first Presidential aircraft to have only two engines. 1961 Removed from Presidential service. Used for transporting high ranking government officials, 18/9/62: Redesignated U-4B.
  Reg Airline Delivered Status
Not Seen It! 55-4647 United States Air Force 1956 Left Fleet
Not Seen It! 55-4647 United States Air Force Academy 10/1/1969 Left Fleet
Not Seen It! N5379G Civil Air Patrol 11/1977 Left Fleet
Not Seen It! N5379G J W Duff Aircraft Company 19/2/1993 Left Fleet
Not Seen It! 55-4647 National Museum of the United States Air Force 1996 Preserved

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