Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 59, nicknamed The Lone Star Express, is a transport squadron of the Fleet Logistics Support Wing of the United States Navy Reserve, based at Naval Air Station Joint Re
C-40A Clipper aircraft maintained by VR-59 squadron
The Boeing C-40 is a military transport aircraft derived from the Boeing 737 Next Generation. It is used by the United States Navy, United States Air Force, and United States Marine Corps to transport
VR-59
…of both active duty and Selected Reserve sailors. The squadron maintains three modified Boeing Next-Generation 737-700C aircraft, designated as the C-40A Clipper. The mission statement of VR-59 is "Navy unique fleet essential airlift providing around the clock worldwide logistics support to all military services…
US Navy C-40A Clipper being loaded with cargo at Naval Air Station Jacksonville
US Air Force C-40B operated by the 89th Airlift Wing