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[The following posted for FReepers who aren't from California, but who may be making tentative long-range vacation plans for 2005.]

In an historic event the Reagan Library received Air Force One 27000 on September 8, 2001 in a "final flight" ceremony at the San Bernardino International Airport in San Bernardino, CA. With a military band playing in the background and the American Flag billowing in the wind, Former First Lady Nancy Reagan accepted the plane on the Library's behalf from the Secretary of the Air Force, James Roche.

Plans for the new Air Force One Pavilion are currently underway. The Air Force One Pavilion will tell the story of Ronald Reagan and his 211 missions aboard Air Force One. Here visitors will remember, reflect, and relive the accomplishments of our 40th President and rejoice in his enduring legacy of freedom.

In addition to Air Force One, the Pavilion will also showcase Marine One, President Reagan's 1982 Presidential Limousine, a Secret Service Motorcade and an F-15 Fighter Jet.

To experience Air Force One as it was during the Reagan Presidency, replete with jellybeans on the President's conference table, visitors to the Air Force One Pavilion will tour through this magnificent aircraft and feel its awesome power.

The Air Force One Pavilion will be cleared for landing in 2005.

[NOTE: President Reagan's gravesite is on the opposite side of the library from this view.]

1 posted on 06/14/2004 5:03:31 PM PDT by Wolfstar

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2 posted on 06/14/2004 5:04:49 PM PDT by Wolfstar (He slipped the surly bonds of earth to touch the face of God. Thank you President Reagan.)

Howdy

Am I to understand that the remains of President Reagan are in repose behind, within, the semicircular edifice where his flag draped coffin lie in last Friday's sunset memorial service?

4 posted on 06/14/2004 5:08:42 PM PDT by MoscowMike

Great pictures. Thanks.

9 posted on 06/14/2004 5:24:17 PM PDT by OldFriend (LOSERS quit when they are tired/WINNERS quit when they have won)

This looks great ! I can't wait to visit this beautiful place . The new AF-1 / Marine-1 display looks impressive .

14 posted on 06/14/2004 5:37:51 PM PDT by Jackknife (.......Land of the Free,because of the Brave.)

I hope it gets throngs of visiters for a long time to come!

15 posted on 06/14/2004 5:38:56 PM PDT by TOUGH STOUGH ( A vote for George Bush is a principled vote!)

thank GOD for Ronald Reagan sunsets...

18 posted on 06/14/2004 5:48:51 PM PDT by hoot2

The second and third pictures caused me to lose it again. The elderly white-haired lady, bereft in her grief.

I have asked myself so many times over the past nine days: why are we so grief-stricken that this great man has gone home to the Lord. He lived a wonderful life, he was 93 years old, and he was suffering, not to mention his beloved Nancy's suffering too.

But I still cannot stop my tears from flowing - the feeling of loss is like none I've felt since I lost my dear mother.

25 posted on 06/14/2004 6:27:20 PM PDT by Inspectorette

COOL! I love how this artists rendering has the sun setting just like it was on Friday.

27 posted on 06/14/2004 6:30:41 PM PDT by lawgirl (God to womankind: "Here's Cary Grant. Now don't tell me I never gave you anything.")

Wow, what a great library! Wonderful story! Great pictures, too!

28 posted on 06/14/2004 6:32:37 PM PDT by hershey

Thanks for the ping, Pat. I may have to wait to get to the Library until they finish with the Air Force 1 exhibit.

34 posted on 06/14/2004 7:22:39 PM PDT by My2Cents (Godspeed, President Reagan....And thank you.)

To: Wolfstar; Rabid Dog; Bob J

Ping in case you want to add the possible July 17th FReeper Reagan Library event to this thread. (a link, anyway. ;) ))

35 posted on 06/14/2004 7:44:06 PM PDT by cgk (Happy Anniversary to my Hubby! (6-14-04) - With love, xxx ooo)

39 posted on 06/14/2004 8:01:06 PM PDT by Coleus (Roe v. Wade and Endangered Species Act both passed in 1973, Murder Babies/save trees, birds, algae)

Wow .. thanks for posting those pictures .. that's what you call Honor and Respect

50 posted on 06/14/2004 10:59:48 PM PDT by Mo1 (That's right Old Media .... WE LOVED PRESIDENT REAGAN)

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ping!

Please FReepmail me if you want on or off my infrequent ‘miscellaneous’ ping list.

51 posted on 06/14/2004 11:01:10 PM PDT by nutmeg (God bless President Ronald Reagan)

Having been to CA a few times, I've never felt I needed to visit again.

I may have to reconsider.

93 posted on 06/15/2004 4:11:34 PM PDT by mombonn (¡Viva Bush/Cheney!)

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