Air Mobility Command Museum
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- I visited an Air Force museum on an active base. Here are the most fascinating things I saw.
The Air Mobility Command Museum on Dover Air Force Base in Delaware showcases over 35 aircraft, including cargo planes, inflight refuelers, and a former Air Force Two. Key exhibits include a historic air traffic control tower and a key to the Space Shuttle Discovery, which Dover Air Force Base was an alternate landing site for.
- Take a look inside an Air Force aerial tanker that kept fighter jets and bombers in the air
The KC-10A Extender, a US Air Force aerial refueling tanker in service from 1981 to 2024, refueled fighter jets, bombers, and cargo planes during conflicts like the Gulf War and Iraq War. The first KC-10A is displayed at the Air Mobility Command Museum in Delaware, offering public access to its refueling operator station. The Air Force now uses KC-135 Stratotankers and newer KC-46A Pegasus aircraft to replace the retired KC-10 fleet.
- Inside the C-130 Hercules, a military transport aircraft that can land almost anywhere and haul almost anything
The C-130 Hercules, in continuous production for over 70 years, is a versatile military transport aircraft capable of hauling cargo, troops, and providing close air support. Recent operations include humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza, and the latest C-130J model costs $75.5 million to produce. The Air Mobility Command Museum in Delaware offers tours of a retired C-130E.