New Addition to Scott Field Heritage Air Park

Scott Air Force Base key agencies gathered together along with the 126th Air Refueling Wing Crashed, Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery unit to move a C-21 to Scott Field Heritage Air Park Jan. 28, making it the sixth plane to be retired there. The C-21 is a military variant of the Learjet 35A, with room for eight passengers and cargo. In addition to its normal role, the aircraft is capable of transporting litters during medical evacuations. Delivery of the C-21 fleet began in April 1984 and was completed in October 1985 with the majority of the continental United States based C-21’s being consolidated within the 375th Airlift Wing by April 1997. The C-21 can carry eight passengers and 42 cubic feet of cargo. The C-21’s fuel capacity is 931 gallons with refueling accomplished at ground level through each wingtip tank. The safety and operational capabilities of the plane are increased by the autopilot, color weather radar and tactical air navigation system, as well as high frequency, very high frequency and ultra high frequency radios. (Courtesy photos)