Patchcollector Posted March 22, 2014 Share #1 Posted March 22, 2014 Hello fellow patch peeps,A recent addition to my collection,this USAF Det One piece is for the 201st Airlift Squadron that flies the C-38A and C-40B(Boeing 737) aircraft out of Andrews AFB,carrying VIP's to all parts of the globe. Here is some info about the unit I found online: Unit History The proud history of the 201st Airlift Squadron began in 1946 with the activation of "H" Flight, HQ, District of Columbia Air National Guard. Operating out of Hangar 15 on the East side of Andrews Air Force Base, "H" Flight's assortment of B-26, C-47, C-53 and F-51 aircraft provided passenger airlift capabilities to the Air National Guard. In 1954 "H" Flight was re-designated as Detachment 1, HQ, District of Columbia Air National Guard. Over the next 38 years Detachment 1 employed more than 20 different types of aircraft to provide worldwide airlift support for both military and civilian passengers. Detachment 1 provided airlift support for large military teams as well as small command groups. The detachment also provided transportation for distinguished passengers such as the Vice President, congressional and cabinet members, service secretaries and local civic leaders. In 1984, Detachment 1 relocated to its current location on the West side of Andrews Air Force Base. On June 20, 1992, Detachment 1 was re-designated as the 201st Airlift Squadron, District of Columbia Air National Guard. Today the 201st Airlift Squadron continues to carry on the tradition of excellence that was started with "H" Flight in 1946. The continuing efforts to upgrade and expand the squadron's worldwide capabilities led to the acquisition of two C-38As in 1998 and two C-40Bs (Boeing 737) in 2002 . The events of September 11 2001 marked a turning point in the history of the Squadron. The Global War on Terrorism brought a new emphasis on worldwide VIP travel. Since that date, the 201st Airlift Squadron's operational tempo has increased dramatically, with the majority of missions overseas. With it's current compliment of three C-40Bs and two C-38As, the squadron provides worldwide air transportation for the executive branch, congressional members, Department of Defense and high-ranking U.S. and foreign dignitaries. The 201st Airlift Squadron will continue to provide airlift excellence in the 21st Century. Mission The 201st Airlift Squadron provides short notice worldwide transportation for the Executive Branch, Congressional Members, Department of Defense officials and high-ranking U.S. and foreign dignitaries in support of the 89th Airlift Wing. The 201st AS provides air transportation support for the Air Force unit deployments, and inspection teams. Additionally, the C-38A aircraft can be equipped as an air ambulance when the need arises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted March 22, 2014 Author Share #2 Posted March 22, 2014 Back view Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted March 22, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted March 22, 2014 A photo of the aircraft that the unit flies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ngrovcam Posted May 2, 2016 Share #4 Posted May 2, 2016 I'm at the 133th AMXS, DC ANG...pretty cool to see stuff from our wing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted September 28, 2016 Author Share #5 Posted September 28, 2016 Thanks Ngrovcam for the comment,and thanks for your Service! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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