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    (903) 843-5543
  • Hours: Weekdays
    9:00am until 4:00pm
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Air Force Commander

L-26 Aero Commander

The U-4B, an Air Force version of the L-26 Aero Commander, was used by President Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1956 to 1960 for short trips. It was the smallest "Air Force One," and the first Presidential aircraft to have only two engines. The U-4B was also the first Presidential aircraft to carry the familiar blue and white paint scheme. After President Eisenhower left office the aircraft was used for transporting high-ranking government officials. On October 1, 1969 it was transferred to the Air Force Academy where it was used for cadet parachute training and the Academy's skydiving team. In November 1977 the U-4B was sent to the Nebraska Civil Air Patrol. It was obtained by the Air Force Museum from a private owner in 1996 and placed on display in July 1997.

11 Lima THE RED AND WHITE COMMANDER ONE ONE LIMA ….BEGAN CORPORATE AIR SERVICE IN DALLAS ON MARCH 10, 1954…….JOINED FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX AVIATION MUSEUM 8/17/04 AT AGE 50

SPECIFICATIONS:
Span: 44 ft. 1 in
Length: 35 ft. 5 in.
Height: 14 ft. 9 in.
Weight: 4,300 lbs. Empty 7,000 lbs. Gross
Armament: None
Engines: Two Lycoming GSO 480-AiA6, 340 hp each. Performance Maximum Speed: 260 mph.
Cruising Speed: 230 mph.
Range: 1,500 miles
Service Ceiling: 24,300 feet