Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter

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A weathered USAF C-97 Stratofreighter on display, photographed close beneath its massive radial-engine nacelle and four-blade propeller.

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Aircraft

C-97 Stratofreighter C97

United States Air Force natural-metal finish

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max back triple camera 2.22mm f/2.2

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Boeing Beginner, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 83.0

The low angle and bold 'US AIR FORCE' text make the aircraft imposing; sun-halo adds drama, but nose shadow hides some detail.

Location

March Air Reserve Base

RIV/KRIV

33.8770, -117.2640

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March Air Reserve Base RIV

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The C-97 Stratofreighter was a postwar heavy transport derived from the Boeing B-29/B-50 family and formed the basis for the KC-97 tanker.

Fleet Rarity

No longer a regular active service type; surviving examples are preserved or displayed.

Future Outlook

The pictured airframe appears to be preserved as a static display.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney R-4360 radial piston engine

Engine

43.05 m

Wingspan

33.7 m

Length

6,760 km

Range

547 km/h

Speed

134 passengers

Capacity

79,380 kg

MTOW

11.7 m

Height