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GeminiJets 1200 C-5M Super Galaxy USAF 60th AMW #84-0060

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GeminiJets 1200 C-5M Super Galaxy USAF 60th AMW #84-0060
GeminiJets 1200 C-5M Super Galaxy USAF 60th AMW #84-0060
GeminiJets 1200 C-5M Super Galaxy USAF 60th AMW #84-0060
GeminiJets 1200 C-5M Super Galaxy USAF 60th AMW #84-0060
GeminiJets 1200 C-5M Super Galaxy USAF 60th AMW #84-0060
GeminiJets 1200 C-5M Super Galaxy USAF 60th AMW #84-0060
GeminiJets 1200 C-5M Super Galaxy USAF 60th AMW #84-0060
GeminiJets 1200 C-5M Super Galaxy USAF 60th AMW #84-0060

GeminiJets 1200 C-5M Super Galaxy USAF 60th AMW #84-0060
GeminiJets Gemini 200 G2AFO1134 Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy Diecast Model USAF 60th AMW, #84-0060, Travis AFB, CA. Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy. The 60th Air Mobility Wing (60 AMW) is the host unit at Travis Air Force Base in California. It is the largest air mobility organization in the United States Air Force and is responsible for strategic airlift and aerial refueling missions around the world. Its mission is to provide rapid, reliable airlift of American fighting forces anywhere on earth in support of national objectives and to extend the reach of American and allied air power through mid-air refueling. Designed to meet a USAF requirement for a heavy logistics transport, the C-5 was first flown on June 30th, 1968. The t-tail configuration provides unobstructed access to the large rear loading ramp which, in combination with the massive hinged nose, allows for “drive-through” loading and unloading of cargo. The C-5 is one of the largest military aircraft ever built and its cavernous cargo compartment measures 121 feet long by 19 feet wide and 13.5 feet high. This is in addition to an upper deck with seating for 73 passengers. Current versions of the aircraft are capable of lifting up to 270,000 lbs of cargo. The GeminiJets “Gemini 200″ range presents higly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian and military aircraft in 1:200 scale. Prized by collectors worldwide, Gemini define the benchmark by which other 1:200 aircraft brands are judged. GeminiJets “Gemini 200″ diecast airplanes feature. Diecast metal construction, including wings and tail surfaces. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Pad printed markings and placards that won’t fade or peel like decals. Permanently extended metal landing gear with rolling rubber tires. Presentation stand to display the aircraft “in flight”.
GeminiJets 1200 C-5M Super Galaxy USAF 60th AMW #84-0060

F-101B Voodoo 60th Fighter Interceptor Squadron

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F-101B Voodoo 60th Fighter Interceptor Squadron

F-101B Voodoo 60th Fighter Interceptor Squadron
F-101B Voodoo 60th Fighter Interceptor Squadron. On 5 January 1959, the 60th was the first Air Defense Command squadron to receive the new McDonnell F-101B Voodoo. The unit was additionally tasked as part of the joint test force teamed with members at Eglin Air Force Base. Florida to test the F-101’s operational capabilities prior to its entrance into active service. The F-101B proved to be a quite successful interceptor. Assigned alongside the F-101B interceptor was the F-101F operational and conversion trainer. The two-seat trainer version was equipped with dual controls, but carried the same armament as the F-101B and were fully combat-capable. During the 1960s, the 60th participated in various tests, exercises. In the Air Defense Command. In October and November 1962, the unit was placed on alert during the Cuban Missile Crisis. And several planes with weapons and support crews were deployed to support potential combat needs. Planes remaining at Otis continued to perform the Air Defense Command continental air defense mission. Although it has been stated that F-101B Voodoos. From the 60th were used in the production of the 1966 comedy The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming. The film, although set in New England, was actually shot on the West Coast for financial reasons and the fighters were from the 84th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron. Based at Hamilton Air Force Base. The 60th inactivated on 30 April 1971. Great for a Man Cave or Christmas gift. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Militaria (Date Unknown)\Air Force”. The seller is “jamesdee” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Vietnam, Uruguay.
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F-101B Voodoo 60th Fighter Interceptor Squadron