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    Airframe Family: Douglas DC-9/MD-81/MD-82/MD-83/MD-87/MD-88/MD-89 / C-9
    Latest Model:C-9A
    Last Military Serial:68-8935 USAF
    Construction Number:47300
    Compressed ID:Douglas C-9A sn 68-8935 USAF cn 473...
    Latest Owner or Location:309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Center (AMARC)

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    Dates

    Event

    Constructed as a C-9A.

    6 February 1969

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Air Force with s/n 68-8935.
    Delivery date is provided.

    7 June 1969


    Photographer: AAAAAAAAA Terry Jacobs 07-06-1969 and 21-01-2018
    Notes: c/n 47300, line no. 438, Reg 68-8935 Named as East St. Louis Powered by 2x PW JT8DAircraft Type McDonnell Douglas DC-9-30 as a C-9A Nightingale. Feb 1969 Delivery to the USAF Config as a Medical Evacuation aircraft.

    Markings Applied: 24538

    Transferred to 11th AS, Scott AFB, IL.

    From 21 August 2003 to After 15 January 2008

    Transferred to the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Center (AMARC) with inventory number CN0004.
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