51-17638 seen visiting Alice Springs. Nicknamed Old Bullet, this aircraft was used by the Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC) which monitors nuclear events globally. Detachment 421 of AFTAC has had surveillance equipment at Alice Springs for almost 70 years. Note the twin scoops under the fuselage which are part of the center's surveillance equipment. Photo from the Dannecker Collection.

Landing over the ridge by the viewing enclosure for Rwy 26

Highly polished VIP VC-118A visiting LAX. It served the USAF from new in January 1955 until storage at Davis Monthan in January 1975. Sold as N52CP in 1976.

A rather generic looking color scheme prior to restoration to the presidential fleet turquoise and white colors.

At the Marine Air Terminal

Presidential compartment in the rear of the C-118.

In Pima Air and Space Museum. Presidential seal adjacent to the rear passenger entry door.

53-3240 in Pima Air and Space Museum. The VIP transport was used by Presidents Kennedy and Johnson in the early 1960's when the cities they were visiting were unable to accomodate their VC-137 (B707).

In Pima Air and Space Museum. VC-118A used as "Air Force One" by Presidents Kennedy and Johnson in the early 1960's.

Operated by the Tactical Air Command, 53-3296 had feathers when seen at Sydney in late 1965. It was withdrawn from use in 1975 and broken up at Davis-Monthan.

Former Air Force One now preserved at Pima Air Museum, Arizona in Air Force One livery. In 1967 it was being used by not so important persons.