Permalink: http://www.boeingimages.com/archive/Moving-the-C-97-Stratofreighter-Prototype-2F3XC5L70RM.htmlCopyright © Boeing. All Rights Reserved.View Photo/Video onlyConceptually similarC-97A Stratofreighter on Flight ApronKC-97A Stratofreigther in FlightKC-97 Stratofreighter Flying Low Over AirstripYC-97 Under Construction in Plant 2 at Boeing FieldXC-97 Stratofreighter and B-29 in the CloudsYC-97 Fuselage ManufacturingDash 80 Parked with KC-97Bowling in the C-97 StratofreighterXC-97 Stratofreighter Air to Air, Flying over Mount RainierView AllView more with similar tones Moving the C-97 Stratofreighter PrototypeSelect usageWhat Type of Order?Usage:The tanker version of the C-97 Stratofreighter, the KC-97 aerial tanker of 1950, was the prime refueling aircraft of its day and set the stage for future development of the KC-135 jet tanker. Early jet bombers were limited in range, so the Strategic Air Command needed to give them the ability to make intercontinental missions. Equipped with the Boeing-designed “flying boom” refueling system, the double-lobed KC-97s could dispense 8,513 gallons of fuel while carrying 96 troops or heavy equipment. BI210218 (h6042)Maximum size:6000px × 4800px (~82 MB)20.0in × 16.0in (300dpi)License type:Rights ManagedKeywords:1940s-airplanes-C-97 Stratofreighter (Model 367)-clear skies-copy space-day-exteriors-full body views-ground crews-ground shots-historic production status-military-military livery-monoplanes-one person-photos-propeller planes-right side views-sunshine-tarmac-text-towing-transports-trucks-unpaintedRelated Photo/Videos:View All