Aircraft Photo of 45-59595 / 0-59595 | Boeing C-97D Stratofreighter | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #383174
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:45-59595
Alternate Serial:0-59595
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367)
Aircraft Version:Boeing C-97D Stratofreighter
C/n (msn):15718
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Glasgow - PrestwickMap
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGPK   IATA: PIK   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:1956 to 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)
Photo ID: 383174
Photo Comment

This was the only Stratofreighter used in the Berlin airlift. Built as a YC-97A then converted to C-97D after being damaged in a landing accident. Not the best quality, but it shows how the Strats had to be landed nose wheel first instead of the normal nose-high flare.

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