The Boeing C-97G(377STRAT project is now underway to create a historical museum exibit inide this great boeing proptransport classic of yesteryear. Only 2 of these Boeing examples are still surviving that are airworthy in the WORLD today! Our C-97G was once a KC-97F that flew with the USAF & ANG units. She is now being brought back to life as a “Flying Museum of “COLD WAR” history. See us at new site for more info & pics at http://www.spiritoffreedom.org Help & support is welcomed to join us in this adventure to relive history of the big prop era & to hear those big 4360 radials turning in unison again & turning those huge Hamilton Standard 16ft 6in props. This engine was the hight tec of all the radials. “Help Keep M Flying”
By: Vahe.D - 10th May 2024 at 23:25
The Boeing KC-97G on display at the Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation in Farmingdale, New Jersey, and given the serial number 52-2718 is painted in the colors of the YC-97A with serial number 45-59595.
It is also interesting to note that the KC-97G with serial 52-2718 was one of 81 KC-97Gs converted to the KC-97L variant with two auxiliary General Electric J47s to add speed.
Also, why was 52-2718 and not another derelict KC-97G spared from the scrapping chosen as the aircraft to be painted in the colors of the YC-97A with serial number 45-59595 that took part in the Berlin Airlift?
Link:
https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTx…
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August 26, 2002 at 2:37 am