Aircraft Photo of 43-27470 / 327470 | Boeing XC-97 Stratofreighter | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #21395
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:43-27470
Alternate Serial:327470
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367)
Aircraft Version:Boeing XC-97 Stratofreighter
C/n (msn):8481
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:Washington, United States
 
Photo Date:1945
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID: 21395
Photo Comment

The prototype XC-97 first flew on 9 November 1944. This aircraft, and the other prototypes and early production examples, was fitted with a lower fin and rudder. Obtained from Boeing over 50 years ago.

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