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Boeing C-40C BBJ (737-7CP) Clipper
 Cleveland - Hopkins International (CLE/KCLE)
USA - Ohio, August 29, 2008		 707 Guy
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02-0203 / 20203 (cn 33434) This C-40B is operated by the 201st Airlift Squadron of the DC Air National Guard. It is used for VIP flights. It's interesting in that it carries no real markings other than the "20203" and a flag on the tail. Although a clue to the operator is carried on the winglets - the National Guard's "minuteman" symbol.


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707guy March 15, 2009 at 07:49PM Rating: 6
Thanks! It was pretty interesting so I had to get a shot. Fun researching the a/c too.

KISawyer March 11, 2009 at 05:17PM Rating: 10
Great shot. The lack of national/unit markings is unfortunately becoming standard on USAF and USN C-40 and C-9 transport aircraft these days. The rationale is 'force protection' - these aircraft often visit international destinations and there is an effort to make them less apparent as being U.S. military aircraft to avoid terrorist incidents.....I'm glad they snuck in the minuteman ANG logo on the winglets though!