4.7K views · 426 reactions | Open Aircraft Day: Boeing KC-97L Stratofreighter During this special Open Aircraft Day, visitors will have the opportunity to tour the interior of the KC-97L Stratofreighter from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. | National Museum of the U.S. Air Force | Facebook

The Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter, an absolute powerhouse of post-WWII aviation! This incredible machine was more than just a cargo plane; it was a military marvel that changed how air forces operated globally. It started life by merging a "double-bubble" fuselage onto the proven wings of the B-29 Superfortress. Here are just a few reasons the C-97 was revolutionary: First of its kind: It introduced a spacious, two-deck, pressurized cabin, allowing it to adapt for troops, cargo, or even medical tr

Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today we are visiting the KC-97 Stratotanker aircraft, which was used as both a tanker and cargo plane. It was a larger version of the B-29 design, with two pressurized decks, a right cargo door, and a flying boom for aerial refueling. It was introduced in 1951 and retired in 1978, with 811 tanker and 74 cargo versions produced. The Plane was crucial to keeping the B-47 fleet in the air at the start of the Cold War. #warbirdwednesday #palmspringsairmuseum #warbird |

Why This Aircraft Was Built With Recycled Parts. Discover how the KC-97, 707, C-130, and P-3 aircraft all came together to create the impressive Super Guppy and its current mission. Check out our in-depth video on our aircraft that won the Space Race at Wings Over the Rockies YouTube Channel at https://buff.ly/kEwt7Qx or at the link in bio! | Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum