Convair's model 240 has flown in many roles. It is still in service with many feeder airlines around the United States. In military service, they carried the designation of T-29. Bombardiers, navigators and radio operators were trained in these "Flying Classrooms."

Known as the C-131 "Samaritan" when fitted out for the medical evacuation and transport role, they were in service from 1947 to 1986. Our C-131 was based here at Travis AFB in the mid 1960s. It was last operated by the Nevada Air National Guard at Reno, Nevada.

Specifications:

• Wing Span: 105'4"
• Length: 79'2"
• Height: 27'3"
• Maximum Speed: 293 M.P.H. at Sea Level
• Service Ceiling: 30,000 Ft.
• Range: 1,800 Miles
• Crew/Passengers: 3 crew, 36 passengers
• Engines: 2 x 2, 500 H.P. Pratt & Whitney R-2800 radial engines

Information derived from “Travis Air Force Museum” by Nick Veronico copyright Travis AFB Historical Society/Jimmy Doolittle Air and Space Museum Foundation. This book is available from the Jimmy Doolittle Air and Space Museum GIFT SHOP located in the Travis Air Museum.

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