The Spirit of Ronald Reagan

LinkedInUSAF has excellent coverage of the christening of the “Spirit of Ronald Reagan” C17 USAF Transport Aircraft: Mrs. Reagan Christens the “Spirit of Ronald Reagan”

Here’s a couple of excerpts from LinkedInUSAF:

Yesterday was a great day for the dedicated Airmen at March AFB. The eighth, and final, delivery of a C-17 Globemaster III was christened by Mrs. Nancy Reagan. I am sure that for her, this was a beautiful, yet poignant ceremony – her best friend Ronnie was not by her side. (those who know, know, she always called him “Ronnie.”

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It is sad that President Reagan was not able to see his vision come to fruition. He died June 5, 2004, at the amazing age of 93. Just two more years and he would have seen “his” C-17, “his” aircraft carrier, and the F-22A become operational.