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    Conquistadors of VR-57 [Image 2 of 2]

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    A white military or government aircraft, identified as a Boeing C-40 Clipper (military variant of the 737-700), is captured on approach to landing with landing gear deployed. The aircraft bears the tail number '836' and '5836' on the fuselage, featuring a distinctive gold/yellow cheatline stripe along the lower fuselage. The image is taken in clear daylight conditions with trees and mountains visible in the background.

    CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    02.09.2011

    Photo by Raymond Rivard 

    Naval Base Coronado

    The Conquistadors of VR-57 is a Naval Reserve Force squadron comprised of active duty and selected reserve personnel. The squadron provides around-the-clock, Navy unique fleet essential airlift support to Fleet and Combatant Commanders world wide.
    VR-57 are part of a team that is entrusted to safely execute responsive, flexible, and rapid deployable C-40 Clipper air logistics support to the Fleet and Combatant Commanders worldwide.

    In August 2005, VR-57 transitioned from the C-9B to the C-40A Clipper. The squadron operates three Boeing C-40A Clipper (the military version of the Boeing 737-700C) aircraft. Each aircraft is normally manned with a crew five to six aircrewmen and is capable of carrying 121 passengers or 8 pallets of cargo, or a combination of 3 pallets and 69 passengers.

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    Date Taken: 02.09.2011
    Date Posted: 08.27.2018 18:04
    Photo ID: 4668880
    VIRIN: 182208-N-NO236-002
    Resolution: 3600x2400
    Size: 4.94 MB
    Location: CALIFORNIA, US

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