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Fairchild/Swearingen C-26B Metro III 90-0526
United States Air Force - Fairchild/Swearingen C-26B Metro III 90-0526 (MSN DC-793M), on 3 October 1992. Date: 1992
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© The Tony Lovelock Collection / Peter Butt / Mary Evans
1992 Fairchild Metro Swearingen
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This photograph captures the Fairchild/Swearingen C-26B Metro III 90-0526 of the United States Air Force, with the registration number MSN DC-793M, as it gracefully takes off on 3 October 1992. The Metro III, a versatile twin-engine turboprop transport aircraft, was manufactured by Fairchild Swearingen Aircraft Industries, Inc. for military use. The United States Air Force operated a fleet of these aircraft for various missions, including cargo and passenger transport, medical evacuation, and special operations. The Metro III, with its distinctive twin tail design, was an upgrade from its predecessor, the C-26A Metro. The C-26B model featured improved avionics, engines, and structural modifications, making it a more capable and efficient aircraft for military operations. In this image, we see the Metro III in its element, ready to embark on its mission. The runway stretches out before it, the engine exhausts trailing behind, as the aircraft climbs into the clear blue sky. The photograph captures the raw power and grace of this aircraft, as it takes to the skies, ready to serve its country. The Tony Lovelock Collection, from Mary Evans Prints Online, preserves this moment in aviation history, providing a glimpse into the past and showcasing the beauty and importance of military aircraft in transportation and logistics.
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