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Air Mobility Rodeo
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The Air Mobility Rodeo was a biennial, international airlift competition hosted by the United States Air Force Air Mobility Command. AMC gathers wings from active duty, reserve, and Air National Guard
2007 Air Mobility RODEO Logo
2007 Air Mobility RODEO Logo
A C-130 conducting an airdrop during the 2007 Air Mobility Rodeo
A C-130 conducting an airdrop during the 2007 Air Mobility Rodeo
Air Mobility Command's Rodeo can trace its roots back to 1956 and the Continental Air Command's Rodeo competition. Pictured here is a display of the t
Air Mobility Command's Rodeo can trace its roots back to 1956 and the Continental Air Command's Rodeo competition. Pictured here is a display of the trophy from 1959.
An aerial port team conducting an Engine Running Offload (ERO) during Rodeo 2007
An aerial port team conducting an Engine Running Offload (ERO) during Rodeo 2007
Military Airlift Command
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The Military Airlift Command is an inactive United States Air Force major command that was headquartered at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Established on 1 January 1966, MAC was the primary strategic
Air Mobility Rodeo
…greatly enhanced with the addition of the new C-141 Starlifter in late 1964. Two years later the Military Air Transport Service was redesignated the Military Airlift Command (MAC). By 1969 airlift requirements to Vietnam had declined to the level that allowed renewing an airdrop competition. Declining theater requirements…
Brand-new 63d MAW C-141As on the ramp at Norton AFB, 1967. AF Ser. No. 66-0177 is in foreground. This aircraft will become the famous "Hanoi Taxi" whi
Brand-new 63d MAW C-141As on the ramp at Norton AFB, 1967. AF Ser. No. 66-0177 is in foreground. This aircraft will become the famous "Hanoi Taxi" which flew Bob Hope to USO shows in South Vietnam, and, in 1973, during the final days of the Vietnam War, repatriated American POWs from North Vietnam. Arizona Senator John McCain was one of the POWs who flew home on the Hanoi Taxi. 66-0177 was the last C-141 to be withdrawn from Air Force service after a career of almost 40 years, as the last of the fleet was retired in 2006. Today, 66-0177 is on permanent display at the
C-9 Nightingale, AF Ser. No. 71-0874, used for Aeromedical Evacuation
C-9 Nightingale, AF Ser. No. 71-0874, used for Aeromedical Evacuation
A Military Airlift Command C-141A at Pago Pago International Airport in July 1968. The aircraft behind the C-141 is an Air New Zealand DC-8.
A Military Airlift Command C-141A at Pago Pago International Airport in July 1968. The aircraft behind the C-141 is an Air New Zealand DC-8.
C-141B, AF Ser. No. 66-0177, the Hanoi Taxi, after 2002 repainting to revert to 1970s scheme. Note the stretched fuselage indicating its modification
C-141B, AF Ser. No. 66-0177, the Hanoi Taxi, after 2002 repainting to revert to 1970s scheme. Note the stretched fuselage indicating its modification from its earlier C-141A configuration to the C-141B configuration. Other C-141Bs with the standard USAF paint scheme of 2006 can be seen in the background.