Boeing KC-97 Stratotanker
Friday, May 27, 2011 by dev
Photo Boeing KC-97 Stratotanker
Boeing KC-97 Stratotanker
The KC-97 Stratotanker was an aerial refueling tanker variant from the C-97 Stratofreighter (that was itself in line with the B-29 Superfortress), greatly modified with the necessary tanks, plumbing, and "flying boom." The cavernous upper deck was capable of accommodating oversize cargo accessed through a very large right-side door. In addition, transferrable jet fuel was found in tanks on the lower deck. Both decks were heated and pressurized for thin air operations.
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