C-141 Starlifter - a support for air bridges

The C-141 Starlifter is a heavy military transport aircraft created by the Lockheed company in the early 1960s and serving in the US Air Force until the early XXI century. It is the world's first jet-powered heavy military transport aircraft. The C-141 was a fairly successful vehicle and, having appeared in the US transport aviation, quickly replaced most of the outdated piston models. 285 aircraft were delivered: 284 for the Air Force and 1 civilian version, transferred to NASA.

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[elephantwalkersmith]

My dad flew this plane from 68-73. He was also a flight instructor and flight examiner at Charleston AFB. I have many fond memories of this plane and also flying the simulator at the base when I was a kid.... Dad’s gone now, but the memories are still here.

[deadstick]

I was a C-141B Flight Engineer stationed at McChord AFB, Washington from 1982 to 1985. I met my wife while flying, been married 35 years now and have two grown sons -- the C-141 changed my life.

[davidstroud]

Flew the StarLizard for 21 years...mostly from CAFB. Best part of my life. Great crews. Lifelong friends. Meaningful airlift and airdrop missions. Really miss those days.

[bobq]

almost 1100 flying hours over 15 years as an Aeromedical Technician, they took me to many strange and distant places like Saudi Arabia, Cuba, Iceland, Alaska and even Johnston Island. One of the greatest aircraft in USAF history.

[ronbarden]

My dad, Gerry Barden, was the project engineer on the telescope installation on the 141 for Lockheed. He earned Lockheed's Engineer of the Year award for this work.

[stephenshelton]

I was stationed at Norton AFB from Oct 1970 until Feb 1974. I was the last person to step off the Hanoi Taxi C-141 tail number 60177 on Feb 13 1973 before it left for the Philippines and on to Hanoi to return the Vietnam POWs. It was an honor and a privilege to be part of that task.
Steve Shelton

[billtimmons]

I spent many hours onboard the 141's, strapped into canvas bench seats, sitting across from various military vehicles strapped to the floor. Only senior/officer personnel were allowed to sit in conventional rearward facing airliner seats. There were times when we hit turbulence and the rubber tired vehicles would strain and stretch their tie-downs and the wheels would briefly leave the floor. Always stay belted in when flying in a 141 ! Good aircraft .. fond memories. Well done video.

[jamesdewer]

My dad in 1971 - 1973 was stationed in Thailand, as an army-brat I got to fly Space A to exotic places. Ton Sa Nut, Don muang, India, Taiwan etc.. My mom and sisters flew commercially. I never realized my good fortune. I was usually the only kid among soldiers. The airmen would hand out waxen plugs. I thought it was candy. The noise in the cargo bay wasn't even bad, the pressurization left a lot to be desired as did the red cargo nets called seats. I was a kid and thought this was normal. The airmen also handed out hot chow, turkey chunks in gravy. Yum! Not every flight however. When my dad retired I got a real treat flying back stateside we took a C5A! Man that's an amazing plane. I would never trade these memories from all the gold in Hollywood. Thanks Dad!

[lookingupforjesus]

I was crew chief on the C-141B. As a matter of fact, I may have worked on every airplane you showcase in the video. Great to see that it is still remembered.

[timsmith]

I was a loadmaster on C141's during the gulf war and it was an awesome airplane to serve on. I'd do it again in a heartbeat too. 97MAS McChord AFB

[Harry-nnpx]

I grew up right next to McChord AFB in Lakewood, WA and still remember first hearing their engines when I was in class in kindergarten (1965-66). As a soldier in the early 80s I parachuted out of them (Pope AFB) and grabbed the occasional Space-A flight while on leave. It never occurred to me that one day they would no longer be around.

[threepointpaper]

From this Marines point of view. When ever we were to move cargo, and or personnel, the C-141A and the C-141B always arrived on time, and departed on time.

The service record of the Star Lifter, from my point of view, fully out weighed the C-5 Galaxy, with regard to on time arrivals/departure times. Rarely if ever, did a Star Lifter arrive at where we Marines had been waiting for the C-141A and or C-141B to arrive, and, be able to depart without extensive maintenance being performed on the Star Lifter(s) prior to departure.

Excellent aircraft, from this Leader of Marines point of view.

[jayejeffries]

My dear departed dad, Edward "Bud", "Smiley" Jeffries, a veteran of WWII, Korea and Vietnam was a flight engineer on the Starlifter and what a beautiful airplane she is! Awesome tribute video!

[jeffreydeeds]

The C141 is a fantastic plane! I was very priviledged to work on the during the Desert Storm campaign. I also got to work on it's successor, the C17, which is an even more impressive and fantadtic jet! It was an honor to maintain these remarkable transports. This video brought back many good memories, and is a great tribute to the C141.

[hermanhamilton]

My all-time favorite plane.
U. S. Air Force
1965-1985

[ronnieterry]

I was a passenger on this airplane July 28, 1968 . The flight started at Colorado Springs Airport and the destination was Da Nang South Vietnam. We made several stops the first stop was in California and I believe that we stopped in wake island then we stopped in the Philippines and then Da Nang South Vietnam. The plane was fitted with passenger seats and the seats were facing backwards. We were a military unit that was being deployed to South Vietnam perhaps the last complete unit sent to South Vietnam. Our destination in South Vietnam was the base at the DMZ called Con Thein after being there for a while we were moved just south of the DMZ to Cam Lo and later we were moved to Quang Tri. I thought the C-141 was a great airplane I noticed that the plane used up most of the runway in take off. I remember when we got off the plane in Da Nang the engines weren't shut off the pilot said that the Da Nang airport was being shelled with in coming mortar shells. The flight to South Vietnam lasted for almost two days.

[twinjetal]

I was a Flight Engineer on A's and B's from 76 to 88 and It was the best time I could imagine. The crews were first rate and the missions were never boring. I later became an airline pilot but I always missed the variety of the MAC assignments. What I can say about the C-141 is - she never let me down.

[spacedredd]

The Lawn Lizard!!! My dad was a Navigator on the As. He flew in and out of Vietnam, also flew to Israel in the Yom Kippur war. Had to fly down the slot over the Med from the Azores to Israel. When the USAF upgraded to the B he went into the Reserves.
When I was on active duty, I took a B from the Philippines to Japan.
The C-141 is my favorite plane...

[capt]

Great video! I flew the C-141 out of McChord for 6 years in the early '80's. A dream come true for a kid in his '20's. It was a great platform for its mission...Lockheed, U done good!

[anthonyoliver]

Over 6000 hours on the C141A and B models as a flight engineer 1977 to 1993 loved this airplane it never let me down. It was sad to see it retired but when I left most had over 40000 hours on the airframe. It was even sadder to see them reduced to beer cans in the end. What a great airlifter.