Air Force Museum plane plays major role in Oscar-nominated film

Natalie Portman is nominated for an Academy Award for best actress in “Jackie,” a film that isn’t all that easy to see in advance of the Oscars ceremony on Feb. 26. But not impossible, if you follow this guide for catching all the nominees in the top six categories. CONTRIBUTED BY: Fox Searchlight

Natalie Portman is nominated for an Academy Award for best actress in “Jackie,” a film that isn’t all that easy to see in advance of the Oscars ceremony on Feb. 26. But not impossible, if you follow this guide for catching all the nominees in the top six categories. CONTRIBUTED BY: Fox Searchlight
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By Amelia Robinson
Feb 24, 2017
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One of the biggest characters in the critically acclaimed and Oscar nominated film "Jackie" is made out of metal and doesn't have any lines.

A fictional version of the BOEING VC-137C SAM 26000 on display at the National Museum of the United States Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is the setting for a key scene in the movie "Jackie" starring Natalie Portman.

Built in 1962, the plane known as “SAM 26000” and Air Force One  flew John F. Kennedy to Berlin in 1963. Months later, it flew the assassinated president’s body from Dallas to Washington. Johnson was sworn in as president during that tragic flight.

Portman is nominated for the actress in a leading role Oscar for her role in Jackie.

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The film is also up in the costume design and music - original score categories.

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The plane served eight presidents over three decades — Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, George H.W. Bush and Clinton.

It is on display as part of the museum’s new $40.8 million expansion that includes the Presidential Gallery.

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The National Museum of the United States Air Force, 1100 Spaatz St., is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

BOEING VC-137C SAM 26000 Why it is important:: Built in 1962, the plane known as "SAM 26000" and called "Air Force One" served eight presidents Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, George H.W. Bush and Clinton over three decades. The plane flew Kennedy to Berlin in 1963. Months later it flew the assassinated president's body from Dallas to Washington. Johnson was sworn in as president during that tragic flight.

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BOEING VC-137C SAM 26000 Why it is important:: Built in 1962, the plane known as “SAM 26000” and called “Air Force One” served eight presidents Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, George H.W. Bush and Clinton over three decades. The plane flew Kennedy to Berlin in 1963. Months later it flew the assassinated president’s body from Dallas to Washington. Johnson was sworn in as president during that tragic flight.

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The Boeing 707 jetliner (SAM 26000) was moved into the newest hangar at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force last April. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY E.L. HUBBARD

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The Boeing 707 jetliner known best as “JFK’s Air Force One” will be closed temporarily beginning Monday for restoration work. TY GREENLEES / STAFF

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