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Image of Air Force One at Love Field the morning of November 22, 1963
Image of Air Force One at Love Field the morning of November 22, 1963

Image of Air Force One at Love Field the morning of November 22, 1963

Object number1994.003.0004.0001
Date11/22/1963
ClassificationsPhotographs
Photographer Tom C. Dillard
ObjectNegative (b&w)
Credit LineTom C. Dillard Collection, The Dallas Morning News/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
MediumFilm
Dimensions15/16 × 1 7/16 in. (2.4 × 3.6 cm)
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DescriptionOriginal black and white 35mm negative by Dallas Morning News chief photographer Tom Dillard. The image, showing Air Force One from the side, was taken at Dallas Love Field on November 22, 1963. The photographer was standing near the plane's wing when taking the image; only the front half of the plane is visible.
Curatorial Commentary
This Boeing VC-137C aircraft, designated Air Force One when the president of the United States was on board, ultimately carried eight sitting presidents, from John F. Kennedy to Bill Clinton.  It was officially retired in 1998 and today can be seen at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. - Stephen Fagin, Curator