Left California in 1991 after retiring from Douglas and the C-17 program. Bought a small business in Littleton, NH and enjoyed the North Country until March of "08 when we moved to Massachusetts to be closer to our son and his family. Sold the business in '03.
Try to stay current on things associated with airplanes, the USAF and the aerospace industry. We are enjoying our maturity and being close to family. Try to keep in contact with old friends and would enjoy hearing from anyone with whom we have lost touch with over the years.
1979-1980, C-141 Starlifter
From Year 1979
To Year 1980
Personal Memories
Served as the Vice Commander of the 63rd Military Airlift Wing at Norton AFB, CA. Retired at Norton on 1 July, 1980
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C-141 Starlifter Details
Aircraft/Missile Information
Model Lockheed C-141B Starlifter Length 168.27 ft | 51.29 m Width 159.91 ft | 48.74 m Height 39.24 ft | 11.96 m Engine(s) 4 x Pratt & Whitney TF33-P-7 turbofan engines generating 21,000lbs of thrust each. Empty Weight 148,118 lbs | 67,185 kg MTOW 342,995 lbs | 155,580 kg Max Speed 565 mph | 910 km/h | 491 kts Max Range 6,388 miles | 10,280 km Ceiling 41,598 ft | 12,679 m | 7.9 miles Climb Rate 2,920 ft/min Hardpoints 0 Armament None. Accommodations 5 or 6 Operators the United States of America