| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | HB-ILZ |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367) |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing C-97G Stratofreighter |
| C/n (msn): | 16651 |
| Operator Titles: | ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross / Balair |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Basle / Mulhouse - EuroMap |
| Country: | France |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LFSB IATA: BSL / MLH Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 23 February 1970 to 17 March 1970 |
| Photo from: | Kjell O Granlund Collection |
| Photo ID: | 309996 |
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One of four Stratofreighters chartered by the ICRC from Balair to operate the Biafran airlift bringing food and other relief supplies to Biafra during the Biafran War. HB-ILZ was built for the USAF where she served as 52-0857 until February 1969. Balair took her on charge specifically for the Biafran airlift 22 Februay 1969. She is seen here in Basle after the end of her engagement in Biafra. She came off contract 22 February 1970 and was flown to Davis-Monthan in March of that year. This photo was added on 11 December 2020, and has since been viewed 2189 times. |