I volunteer at the RAO (Retirement Activity Office at Tinker A.F.B. OK.
On Friday Mornings from 0900 Hrs till noon. Mostly I just answer the phone to help other retirees,(All Militay retirees, not just U.S.A.F. Retirees)
1960-1964, U-3 Blue Canoe
From Year 1960
To Year 1964
Personal Memories
Tinker I was a temp. Crew Chief when Thomas took leave.
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U-3 Blue Canoe Details
Aircraft/Missile Information
* Seats: 6 (including 1 pilot), 4 total in early models * Length: 23 ft 11 in (9.7 m) * Wingspan: 36 ft 11 in (11.2 m) * Height: 10 ft 8 in (3.3 m) * Empty weight: 3,347 lb (1,518 kg) * Maximum takeoff weight: 5,500 lb (2,495 kg) * Maximum speed: 238 mph (383 km/h) * Range: 1,440 mi (2,668 km) * Powerplant: 2 Continental O-470-M flat-6 piston engines * Power: 240 hp (179 kW) each