The end of an era!

Brass Rat · Post by **Brass Rat** » Fri May 26, 2006 8:35 am

The C141 Starlifter has retired after 43 years of service.

http://www.theodoresworld.net/archives/ ... iring.html

joseyclosey · Post by **joseyclosey** » Fri May 26, 2006 9:22 am

Interesting article Curtis, its good to see the few remaining examples are going to be preserved.

Joe

Post by **Niner Delta** » Sat May 27, 2006 3:05 pm

There are some fond memories of the Starlifter, I flew back from Nam on one, like most guys, so I will always have a soft spot in my heart for the bird that got me out of there. Also, when I was stationed in Hawaii, my wife flew from the mainland on a C-141. (military dependent)

Odd seating arrangement, all passengers faced the rear and luggage was strapped to loading ramp and raised, that was your view the whole flight.

Yes, the end of an era, but they were the king in their day.

Vern.