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Alpha From Czech Republic, joined Jul 2005, 0 posts, RR: 0
Posted (10 years 9 months 5 days 10 hours ago) and read 1977 times:

Hello, this is the 1st BBJ for USAF, ex-Fordair VP-BFO 30755/545

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Photo © Chris Banyai-Riepl

Steph

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Globemaster From Germany, joined Sep 2001, 102 posts, RR: 0
Reply 1, posted (10 years 9 months 5 days 10 hours ago) and read 1934 times:

Do you have any information which unit is going to operate this jet or on which air base it will be stationed?

What is the purpose of this a/c within the Air Force?

Currently there 737's used (T-43A) at AFB Randolph (FTW-12).

Alpha From Czech Republic, joined Jul 2005, 0 posts, RR: 0
Reply 2, posted (10 years 9 months 5 days 9 hours ago) and read 1900 times:

I think that il will operate VIP flights but I don't know from which base, maybe 89th AW at Andrews ? Or a regional command.

Globemaster From Germany, joined Sep 2001, 102 posts, RR: 0
Reply 3, posted (10 years 9 months 5 days 9 hours ago) and read 1917 times:

I believe the Air Force designation is C-40B, actually almost the same as the C-40A operated by the US Navy.

Check http://www.globemaster.de/html/seaunits.html

Alpha From Czech Republic, joined Jul 2005, 0 posts, RR: 0
Reply 4, posted (10 years 9 months 5 days 8 hours ago) and read 1927 times:

US Navy C-40 are standard 737-700, used for transport. USAF C-40 are BBJ for VIP flights.

FACT From South Africa, joined Jul 2002, 200 posts, RR: 6
Reply 5, posted (10 years 9 months 5 days 1 hour ago) and read 1847 times:

Hi

Just to add to what's been said:

The first USAF C-40B (BBJ) was 01-0015, not 02-0201 in the photo linked to above.

The USN's C-40A Clipper is a 737-700 Convertible (Quick Change spec.). New maindeck combi aircraft can no longer be certified for airline op's in the USA, so commercial use of this sub-type is doubtful.

For reference, see the previous thread on USAF BBJs (May this year):
http://www.airliners.net/discussions/military/read.main/9115/6/

there are 10 kinds of people: those who understand binary, and those who don't

L-188 From United States of America, joined Jul 1999, 29350 posts, RR: 62
Reply 6, posted (10 years 9 months 4 days 13 hours ago) and read 1786 times:

As a taxpayer, I have to wonder why the Air Force needs this aircraft.

They already have a pretty extensive fleet of Gulfstreams.

You can get a maindeck cargo freighter certified in the US but it has to have a permanent fixed bulkhead between the cargo and the passenger compartments. The movable one that is used in the QC aircraft does not cut the mustard. And the fixed bulkhead eliminates the flexibility that would make operating a combi economic.

OBAMA-WORST PRESIDENT EVER....Even SKOORB would be better.

Lt-AWACS From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR:
Reply 7, posted (10 years 9 months 3 days 22 hours ago) and read 1713 times:

The Air Force C-40B will be replacing the last VC-137 (707) at Andrews AFB, MD at the 89th Wing.

The Navy C-40As are at NAS Ft Worth JRB, TX and are not just VIP transport but fullfill several roles.

Ciao and Hook 'em Horns,
Lt-AWACS

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