It was subsequently acquired by the Israeli Air Force an… It joined US Air when Piedmont merged on August 5, 1989. The Air Force acquired it on February 2, 1982. Boeing E-3B 71-1407 Sentry at Phoenix Sky Harbor on January 9, 2016. As of October 2006, 68 Boeing 707 aircraft (of any variant) were reported to be remaining in airline service, with just two airlines flying passengers, Saha Airlines of Iran and LADE Airlines of Argentina. All Mercury airframes were built with high-bypass SNECMA CFM-56-2A-2 engines. picture below.). It carries Boeing construction number 17636 and was delivered to American Airlines as 707-323C, N7598A on August 31, 1967. The Heavily Modified B707 N404PA will be transferred to the scrap yard next month. Link to Federation of American Scientists page about Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron 7. The Mercury can unreel a miles-long, very low frequency, trailing wire antenna from its tail to communicate with submerged submarines. It was delivered to the Air Force on June 30, 1959. In just two years, the 707 would help change the way the world traveled. To take market share away from its strong competitor the Douglas DC-8, Boeing custom-designed 707 variants for different customers. It carries Boeing construction number 22850 and was delivered to NATO on February 11, 1985. Boeing Company President William Allen and his management are said to have "bet the company” on a vision that the future of commercial aviation was jets. It is a former TWA 707-331C. Photo courtesy Rick Markel. The Canadian Forces also used Boeing 707s. It carries Boeing construction number 17636 and was delivered to American Airlines as 707-323C N7567A on October 2, 1967. It carries Boeing construction number 21552 and was delivered to the Air Force on November 20, 1978. It carries Boeing construction number 21435 and was delivered to the Air Force on May 25, 1978. Pakistan International Airlines leased it on September 1, 1970 and registered it as AP-AWD. The engine nacelles of the former airliners used for conversion to E-8C configuration had been modified by Tracor Aviation in the 1980s to reduce the level of noise produced by the engines. EC-18B 81-0892 on approach to Air Force Plant 42 at Palmdale on September 24, 1999. After much effort, sales of the 707 picked up. The Fuerza Aerea Colombiana acquired it on December 14, 1983. Mexico based Magnicharters leased it on March 16, 2005 and re-registered it as XA-MAK. BOEING 707. E-3B Sentry, 77-0352 of the 552nd ACW on static display at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base on November 4, 2000. Grumman Aerospace Corporation bought it in June 1992 and registered it as N4115J. Next, the 707 fuselage was put to the same test; this time, five blades pierced the pressurized fuselage, resulting in wisps of air escaping from the punctures — but no cracks and no structural failure. Costs of such customizing were high, so with every version of the 707, the financial risk increased. Five 707s were acquired by the Air Force to serve as presidential transports. Whenever. The pod on the wing houses an aerial refueling drogue. The Air Force acquired used 707-320 airliners to convert to the E-8C J-STARS configuration. Royal Air Force Sentry AEW1, ZH107 on approach to Nellis Air Force Base on February 1, 2000. EC-18B, 81-0892 on approach to Air Force Plant 42 at Palmdale on September 24, 1999. The Lauda Air titles have been covered with gray decal material. They were originally intended to provide communications links to submerged ballistic missile submarines. Jantzen swimwear titled its 1957 collection “the 707.”. Only one other variant served with the USAF: this was the VC-137C Air Force OnePresidential transport, the two examples of which were Model 707-320B Intercontin… It was delivered to AMARC as 3C0001 on March 16, 2001. Although certified as Series 100s, 200s, 300s, etc., the different 707 variants are more commonly known as Series 120s, 220s, 320s, and so on, where the "20" part of the designation is Boeing's "customer number" for its development aircraft. TWA leased it to Boeing on February 12, 1982. Genuine airline or freighter B-720’s (short range model) and B-707-Series aircraft, no, there are none currently operating. E-6A Mercury, BuNo 162782 at March Air Force Base on October 15, 1995. Former EC-18B 81-0896 was handed over to the Air Force on April 1, 2005. E-6A Mercury, BuNo 162782 at March Air Force Base on October 15, 1995. EC-18B, 81-0891 at Edwards Air Force Base on October 3, 1998. It was scrapped in 1996 due to severe corrosion. Boeing delivered 856 Model 707s in all versions between 1957 and 1994; of these, 725, delivered between 1957 and 1978, were for commercial use. Link to Royal Air Force page about the Sentry AEW1. It was returned to TWA on June 30, 1971 and re-registered as N368WA. It is leased from Lauda Air. The Boeing 707 has been adapted to many military functions. On Friday, May 14, 1954, just after 4 p.m., the “Model 707” prototype – also known as the “Dash 80” – debuted at the Boeing factory in Renton on the shores of Lake Washington. Link to Federation of American Scientists page about the E-6A Mercury. State of Qatar 707-3P1C, A7-AAA taxiing at the Santa Barbara Airport on October 7, 1988 after receiving a Tracor/Shannon Quiet 707 package conversion. Several other nations operate 707s as VIP transports and tankers. Link to home page of the 552nd Air Control Wing. E-3C Sentry, 80-0138 on approach to March Air Force Base on August 11, 1989. Fuerza Aerea Colombiana 707-373C tanker, FAC-1201 taking off from Nellis Air Force Base on September 10, 2002. Boeing’s global reach includes customers in approximately 150 countries and employees and operations in more than 65 countries. Boeing is committed to serving and supporting its customers. EC-18B 81-0892 of the 452nd Flight Test Squadron on approach to Air Force Plant 42 at Palmdale on September 24, 1999. The 737-200s have been relaced by a 737-600 with a glass cockpit, similar to the current E-6 cockpit. It is in beautiful condition. Air Atlantis leased it in May 1985. E-3B Sentry, 75-0560 of the 552nd ACW on approach to Nellis Air Force Base on November 5, 1999. The prototype was conceived for both military and civilian use: the United States Air Force was the firs… An American Airlines 707-323 rotates for take-off in the background. Its width and the 100-foot length (30.5-meter) made it the largest passenger cabin in the air. The Boeing Archives Presents Video Series. It carries Boeing construction number 24499 and was delivered to the Royal Air Force on May 12, 1992. E-3B Sentry, 77-0352 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base on November 4, 2000. E-3B Sentry, 77-0352 of the 552nd ACW on approach to Nellis Air Force Base on September 6, 2002. The "Dash 80" took less than two years from project launch in 1952 to rollout on May 14, 1954, then first flew on July 15, 1954. E-6B Mercury in the pattern at Travis Air Force Base on March 3, 2000. The E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (J-STARS) is a long-range, air-to-ground surveillance system. 94-0284 carries Boeing construction number 19293 and was originally delivered to QANTAS as 707-338C VH-EBT City of Bendigo on January 28, 1967. E-8C J-STARS, 94-0284 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base on November 4, 2000. An epic eight-part documentary series 100 years in the making. However, the 707 was the first production American jet airliner that allowed the US to gain the lead in commercial jet transportation. EC-18B, 81-0891 at Edwards Air Force Base on October 3, 1998. The Boeing 707 is a versatile aircraft first manufactured by Boeing during the 1950s. The first two prototypes for the 707-based Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) were modified 707-353Cs designated EC-137D. Boeing 737-6Z9, N743NV at Tinker air Force Base, Oklahoma in February 2005. It carries Boeing construction number 21185 and was delivered to the Air Force on August 18, 1978. T.17-2 carries Boeing construction number 18757 and was originally delivered to TWA as 707-331C, N792TW on August 19, 1964. Bringing new ideas to life through technology advancements, disruptive market strategies, and venture partnerships. The Air Force acquired it on February 12, 1982. Link to the Boeing Company page about international users of the E-3 Sentry. Site Terms | Privacy and Cookie Statement | Ad Choices All Rights Reserved. NATO E-3A Sentry, LX-N90442 at the Miramar Marine Corps Air Station on October 18, 2003. A historic Boeing 707 due to be scrapped is being rescued by military enthusiasts. On October 19, 2001 it was leased to AAR Distribution, which subleased it to L-3 Communications Corporation. The risk taking paid off, and the 707 outpaced the DC-8 in sales. Boeing 737-201, N227AU at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma in January 2005. E-6B Mercurys are operated by Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadrons VQ-3 and VQ-4. The E-3 Sentry is a modified Boeing 707/320 commercial airframe with a rotating radar dome. Boeing E-8C J-STARS 02-9111 of the 116th Air Control Wing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base on April 13, 2012: You can buy this photo as prints as large as 16" x 24". Link to the Museum of the Air Force VC-137 Photo Gallery. The U. S. Navy leased it on October 28, 1994. (see pics). Fuerza Aereo Espanola 707-320C, T.17-2 at the Santa Barbara Airport for a Tracor/Shannon Quiet 707 package conversion on April 29, 1989. The first production 707 (a 707-120 for Pan Am) flew on … VC-137B, 58-6972 at Rhein-Mein Air Force Base on June 21, 1989. Fuerza Aerea Argentina 707-387C, TC-91 at the Santa Barbara Airport in December 1989. English: The Boeing 707 is a large family of Boeing aircraft designed as an airliner and developed into a variety of military variants. They are operated primarily by the 552nd Air Control Wing based at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Presented in 18 languages with an interactive library. Boeing, for example, made special long-range models for Qantas Airways of Australia and installed larger engines for Braniff’s high-altitude South American routes. TC-18E, 84-1398 at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma in 1992. Comparing the Boeing 707 Narrow-Body Passenger Airliner against the Boeing 747 (Jumbo Jet) Long-Range Passenger / Heavy Cargo Transport. Thanks for the oppt'y to answer this question, Zaki! Airlines wanted the 707 fuselage to be 4 inches (2.5 centimeters) wider than the tanker’s. Boeing 707. Grumman Aerospace Corporation bought it in June 2, 1994 and registered it as N2178F. Tragically, structural problems that led to catastrophic accidents grounded the Comet — and enthusiasm for the commercial jet. Photo courtesy Rick Markel. Photo courtesy Rick Markel. Boeing delivered a total of 1,010 Boeing 707s, which dominated passenger air transport in the 1960s and remained common through the 1970s. It carries Boeing construction number 22855 and was delivered to the NATO on January 22, 1982. Link to Federation of American Scientists page about the E-8C J-STARS. Boeing built 154 720s between 1959 and 1967. Recently, a very unique and heavily modified Boeing 707 aircraft arrived at the U.S. Air Force's famous boneyard at Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona. E-3B Sentry, 77-0352 on approach to Nellis Air Force Base on September 6, 2002. It was delivered to American Airlines as 707-323C N8401 on October 31, 1967. When delivered in 1959 these had four 13,500 lb (6123 kg) dry thrust Pratt & Whitney J57 (JT3C6) turbojets; when subsequently re-engined with 18,000 lbf (80.1 kN) dry thrust TF33-P-5 (JT3D) turbofans they were redesignated VC-137B. The Air Force acquired it on July 15, 1982. Boeing E-8C J-STARS 02-9111 Pride of Lake Charles of the 116th Air Control Wing based at Warner Robins Air Force Base, Georgia at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base on April 13, 2012. Wing tip detail of Fuerza Aerea Colombiana 707-373C tanker, FAC-1201 taking off from Nellis Air Force Base on September 10, 2002. They differed from the E-3 Sentry in having the full complement of passenger windows and bare metal fuselages. It was used for E-6 pilot proficiency maintenance from October 2001 to January 2005. 92-3290 carries Boeing construction number 19295 and was originally delivered to QANTAS as 707-338C VH-EBV City of Tamworth on September 6, 1967. The aircraft provided long range passenger transport for the military, VIP transport for government and air-to-air refueling for … It … Its construction number is 20519. ITEL Corporation bought it on May 17, 1978 and leased it to British Midland Airways, which subleased it to Pakistan International Airlines, Gulf Air, DETA Mozambique Airlines, and Ariana. EC-18B, 81-0894 at Vandenberg Air Force Base on June 9, 1990. Link to Federation of American Scientists page about the VC-137B/C Presidential Transports. The Air Force acquired it as C-18A 81-0896 on July 20, 1982. Although the 707s were intended as medium-range transports, they were soon flying across the Atlantic Ocean and across the continent. Photo courtesy Rick Markel. E-8C J-STARS, 92-3290 of the 93rd ACW, based at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia on static display at Nellis Air Force Base on April 25, 1997. U. S. Navy TC-18F, BuNo 165342 in storage at AMARC on February 27, 2002. This was the first crash of a 707. It carries Boeing construction number 21754 and was delivered to the Air Force on June 3, 1980. Photo courtesy Rick Markel. Next, the 707 fuselage was put to the same test; this time, five blades pierced the pressurized fuselage, resulting in wisps of air escaping from the punctures — but no cracks and no structural failure. State of Qatar 707-3P1C, A7-AAA taxiing at the Santa Barbara Airport on October 7, 1988 after receiving a Tracor/Shannon Quiet 707 package conversion. Boeing’s expertise spans a broad range of products in defense. NATO E-3A Sentry, LX-N90442 at the Miramar Marine Corps Air Station on October 18, 2003. NATO 707-307C, LX-N20000 at Tinker Air force Base in April 2006. TWA leased it to Global International Airways again on December 5, 1980 and then to Guinness Peat Aviation again on November 11, 1981, which subleased it to Faucett. It carries Boeing construction number 19583 and was delivered to American Airlines as 707-323C, N8403 on November 28, 1967. NATO 707-307C, LX-N20000 visited Tinker Air force Base in April 2006. (Download a higher resolution picture by clicking on any The exteriors of the 707 and its competitor, the DC-8, were almost identical, but the 707 wing had more sweepback, so it could fly about 20 mph (32 kph) faster. The second EC-137D 71-1408 at Boeing Field in Seattle on June 18, 1973. It carries Boeing construction number 22830 and was delivered to the Air Force on April 6, 1982. The airframes of the E-3 Sentry fleet were manufactured by Boeing for the Air Force. VC-137C, 72-7000 on approach to Los Angeles International Airport on January 20, 1989 for a visit by Ronald Reagan. USAF procurement of the Boeing 707 was very limited, amounting to three Model 707-153s designated VC-137A. The 707 model series for The Boeing Company proved to be the catalyst for their commercial market successes to come. The E-3 Sentry is also operated by NATO and the Royal Air Force. It was originally ordered for the Iranian Air Force, but diverted to the U. S. Air Force after the fall of the Shah. TC-18E, 84-1398 at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma in 1992. It was later converted to E-3B standard. The United States Air Force and Navy operate 707s under the designations C-137, C-18, E-3 Sentry, E-6 Mercury, and E-8 J-STARS. Boeing E-8C J-STARS 02-9111 of the 116th Air Control Wing based at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base on April 15, 2012. These were called the CC-137 Husky (707-347C) from 1972 to 1997. The decals are in good condition except for the left side of fuselage. VC-137C, 62-6000 at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on May 11, 1974. A satellite communications antenna has been added on the upper fuselage. Over 900 Boeing 707 commercial transports have been built, but by 1980 the 707 was no longer in production as a commercial transport. It first flew on October 19, 1967. The U. S. Navy leased it, re-registered it as N743NV, and ferried it to Oklahoma City on December 18, 2003. E-3C Sentry, 78-0578 of the 962nd Airborne Air Control Squadron (AACS) based at Elmendorf Air Force Base on static display at Edwards Air Force Base on October 3, 1998. It has some of the Boeing 707's design. The "Dash 80" took less than two years from project launch in 1952 to rollout on 14 May 1954. The left wing and inboard faces of the engine They set out to counter public nervousness. The Boeing E-3 Sentry is a U.S. military airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft. CST-100 Starliner Test Article domes mated into full capsule for first time at Kennedy Space Center. Arab Republic of Egypt 707-366C, SU-AXJ at the Santa Barbara Airport for a Tracor/Shannon Quiet 707 package conversion in August 1989. Boeing E-3B Sentry 75-0560 of the 552nd Air Combat Wing based at Offutt Air Force Base, Oklahoma at MCAS Yuma on October 24, 2012. Wherever. The 707 was based on an aircraft known as the 367-80. 707-387C, TC-91 carries Boeing construction number 21070 and was originally delivered to the Fuerza Aerea Argentina as T-01 on June 11, 1975. Engineers reduced the fuselage length by 9 feet (2.7 meters), changed the leading edge flaps and later installed turbofan engines. Boeing E-8C J-STARS 02-9111 of the 116th Air Control Wing based at Warner Robins Air Force Base, Georgia at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base on April 13, 2012. U.S. Navy Boeing E-6B Mercury at Phoenix Sky Harbor on December 15, 2017. Four 13,500-pound-thrust P&W JT3C-6 turbojet engines. Boeing acquired it in June 1984 and registered it as N131EA in January 1985. Close examination will reveal the radome under the forward fuselage. It was far from certain that t… After World War II, the British paved the way for commercial jets with the de Havilland Comet. The rudder has very nicely been repair at pitot tube. Boeing bought it on November 9, 1984. It is reported to be 17th and last production E-8C. A second trailing wire antenna can be unreeled from the lower fuselage. WASHINGTON -- The RC-135, a military version of the Boeing 707, is a four-engine reconnaissance aircraft jammed with electronic spying devices. It was the last Boeing 707-320B to come off the production line. Boeing E-3B Sentry, 73-1675 of the 962nd Airborne Air Control Squadron (AACS) Eyes of the Eagles based at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska on static display at Vandenberg Air Force Base on October 31, 2004. This was powered by the Pratt & Whitney JT3C engine, which was the civilian version of the J57 used on many military aircraft of the day, including the F-100 fighter and the B-52bomber. Specialized electronic equipment is housed in wing tip pods. nacelles are painted black to reduce reflected glare into the Canada based Royal Airlines leased it on Spetember 27, 2000 and re-registered it as C-FRYH on October 6, 2000. Boeing E-8C J-STARS 02-9111 of the 116th Air Control Wing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base on April 15, 2012. The Boeing 707 had a military pedigree, as the company was known then for its military aircraft manufactured during and after World War II. Both planes shared the basic design of the Dash 80 but were very different airplanes, neither one being a derivative of the other. E-8C J-STARS at high altitude over the Saline Valley on March 24, 1997. Boeing finally relented, designing the 707 as a longer aircraft with a slightly wider fuselage (12 ft 4 in). The U. S. Navy developed the E-6A Mercury to replace its fleet of Lockheed EC-130Q "Take Charge and Move Out" (TACAMO) communications platforms. The family includes the Boeing 367-80 prototype, the 707 and 720 airliners, and the C-135 military transport (under the Boeing model number 717). They were operated by the 89th Military Airlift Wing, based at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. Boeing E-3B 71-1407 Sentry of the 964th ACCS/552nd AW based at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma at Phoenix Sky Harbor on January 9, 2016. It carries Boeing construction number 21337 and was delivered to the State of Qatar on July 28, 1977. It was transferred to NATO on July 13, 1998. Military. E-3A Sentry, 77-0353 at Edwards Air Force Base on November 3, 1985. Together we will innovate and operate to make the world a better place for future generations. Luftwaffe 707-307C, 10+03 August Euler at the Santa Barbara Airport for a Tracor/Shannon Quiet 707 package conversion on November 4, 1986. It carries Boeing construction number 21816 and first flew on July 15, 1979. The prototype was conceived for both military and civilian use: the USAF was the first customer for the design, using it as a KC-135 Strato-tanker midair refueling platform. It and the Boeing 707 airliner were developed from the Boeing 367-80 prototype. Although the 747 Jumbo jet was now in full production Boeing kept the 707 line open to fulfil a steady trickle of orders for new aeroplanes, mainly cargo versions or one-off VIP aircraft for governments and the military including in 1972 a new Air Force One for the US President. It carries Boeing construction number 21337 and was delivered to the State of Qatar on July 28, 1977. E-3B Sentry, 75-0560 on approach to Nellis Air Force Base on November 5, 1999. E-8C J-STARS, 92-3290 at Nellis Air Force Base on April 25, 1997. One of the things most important to remember is the Boeing 707 is one of the most reliable, safe and easily maintained commercial aircraft ever built. It carries Boeing construction number 23430 and was delivered to the Navy on March 18, 1982. ... 2021 Military Pay Scale Army Ranks Navy Ranks Air Force Ranks Alphabet Code DoD Dictionary American War Deaths French Military Victories State of Qatar 707-3P1C, A7-AAC takes off from the Santa Barbara Airport on March 3, 1989 after receiving a Tracor/Shannon Quiet 707 package conversion. Oct 24, 2018 - The Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker entered service with the USAF in 1957, and is a military aerial refueling aircraft. It was placed in storage at Kansas City in January 1981. E-3B Sentry, 76-1604 at Luke Air Force Base on March 17, 1989. Location of passenger doors on the left side, at the front and at the rear of the cabin, became standard for subsequent Boeing jets. E-6A Mercury, BuNo 162782 at March Air Force Base on October 15, 1995. It was redesignated VC-137B when it was refitted with JT3D turbofan jet engines in May 1963. 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