LBJ's Jet Plane - Stonewall, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 30° 14.458 W 098° 37.485
14R E 536104 N 3345546
This JetStar could land and taxi to within 200 yards of LBJ's so-called Western White House along the Pedernales River.
Waymark Code: WMQ71X
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/01/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
Views: 3

From Stateman.com

A JetStar that flew in and out of Lyndon Johnson's ranch when he was vice president and president in the 1960s is back. The 13-passenger Lockheed plane is sometimes referred to as Air Force One Half.

The historic JetStar went on permanent exhibit at the LBJ ranch in the Hill Country, with the official dedication ceremony on Aug. 27, 2010.

This JetStar, tail number 612490, made numerous trips for the Johnson White House, including taking staffers and aides on flights to Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic during the Johnson White House years. It also flew to Puerto Rico.

Type of publication: Newspaper

When was the article reported?: 08/19/2010

Publication: Statesman

Article Url: [Web Link]

Is Registration Required?: no

How widespread was the article reported?: regional

News Category: Politics

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