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McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 160047
United States Marine Corps - McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 160047 (MSN 47687, line number 795), of VMR-1, at the MCAS Cherry Point NC Airshow on 8 April 1995. Seen in storage for a proposed museum before disposal to Davis-Monthan Air Base. Date: 1995
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© The Tony Lovelock Collection / Peter Butt / Mary Evans
1995 Airshow C 9b Cherry Corps Davis Monthan Disposal Mcas Mcdonnell Point Proposed Skytrain Storage Base Douglas
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This photograph captures the McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II 160047 of the United States Marine Corps (USMC) at the MCAS Cherry Point NC Airshow on the 8th of April 1995. The C-9B Skytrain II, with its military serial number MSN 47687 and line number 795, was assigned to VMR-1 (Vertical/Short Takeoff and Landing Squadron 1). The image shows the aircraft in storage, proposed for a museum before its eventual disposal to Davis-Monthan Air Base. The McDonnell Douglas C-9B Skytrain II, a versatile transport aircraft, served the USMC with distinction. Its unique ability to take off and land vertically made it an essential asset for the Corps, particularly in the challenging environments of amphibious warfare. The C-9B Skytrain II 160047, with its distinctive markings and gleaming finish, is a testament to the engineering prowess and innovation of its manufacturers, McDonnell Douglas. The aircraft's presence at the MCAS Cherry Point NC Airshow provided an opportunity for aviation enthusiasts to witness this remarkable machine up close. However, the passage of time and the ever-evolving needs of the military led to the eventual disposal of this aircraft. The image of 160047 in storage, surrounded by the hustle and bustle of the airshow, serves as a poignant reminder of the aircraft's storied past and the inexorable march of progress in military aviation.
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