The Air Mobility Command (AMC) Museum at Dover Air Force
Base, Del., is seeking a qualified contractor for comprehensive corrosion
control and repainting of five of its most iconic static‑display aircraft. The
work, which includes the KC‑10A Extender, the C‑133B Cargomaster, the C‑124A
Globemaster II, and the C‑45G Expeditor, is scheduled to begin later this spring and is expected to be completed within a 12-month window.
“Due to the historical nature and rare assigned aircraft,
the contractor must have a minimum of eight years experience painting large
USAF artifact aircraft,” the museum said in contract documents.
KC-10A Extender
The KC-10A Extender (serial number79-0433) was received by
the Air Mobility Command (AMC) Museum in 2022. The aircraft currently has the
AMC Gray paint scheme applied. The aircraft will be repainted in its original 1981 Strategic Air Command colors of white, blue, and gray.
C-133B Cargomaster
C-133B (serial number 59-0536) was received by the Air
Mobility Command Museum in 2006. The aircraft currently has a Dover AFB Military
Air Transport Service paint scheme featuring a white "cap" on the
fuselage. The aircraft will be repainted in its original 1501st Air Transport
Wing all-silver paint job.C-124A Globemaster II
The C-124A Globemaster II (serial number 49-0258) was
received by the Air Mobility Command Museum in 2004. The aircraft currently has
a standard Military Air Transport Service paint scheme applied. The aircraft
will be repainted in its current all-silver paint job.C-45G Expeditor
C-45G Expeditor (serial number 51-11795) was received by the
Air Mobility Command Museum in 1989. The aircraft currently has a standard Military
Air Transport Service paint scheme applied. The aircraft will be repainted in
its current silver paint job.
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