Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter
| C-97 Stratofreighter | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Military transport aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Primary users | United States Air Force |
| Number built | 77 (plus 811 tankers) |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 1947–1958 |
| Introduction date | 1947 |
| First flight | 9 November 1944 |
| Retired | 1978 |
| Developed from | Boeing B-29 Superfortress Boeing B-50 Superfortress |
| Variant | Boeing KC-97 Stratofreighter |
| Developed into | Boeing 377 Stratocruiser |
The Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter is a long-range heavy military cargo aircraft developed from the B-29 and B-50 bombers.
C-97s served in the Berlin Airlift, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Some aircraft served as flying command posts for the Strategic Air Command, while others were modified for use in Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadrons (ARRS).