| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 52-2678 |
| Alternate Serial: | 22678 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367) |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing KC-97G Stratofreighter |
| C/n (msn): | 16709 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Burtonwood (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Event: | Armed Forces Day 1956 |
| Photo Date: | 19 May 1956 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 147500 |
| Photo Comment |
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KC-97G tanker of Strategic Air Command displayed at the 1956 Armed Forces Day at RAF Burtonwood, Lancashire. This version did not have turbojet boosters. The red fin is in case of force landing in hostile arctic territory. Wears the SAC blue star-spangled sash on mid fuselage. Later converted to C-97G. This photo is copyright © R.A.Scholefield, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 23 June 2019, and has since been viewed 836 times. |