1983-02_Barksdale AFB_Boeing KC-97L Stratofreighter 53-0240
Barksdale AFB, LA
February 1983
Boeing KC-97L Stratofreighter 53-0240
Eighth Air Force Museum
Built as a KC-97G, this aircraft was modified as an "L-model" in the early 1960s with the addition of two J47 jet engines. The auxiliary jets provided the speed boost necessary to effectively refuel jet bombers and fighters. The aircraft was withdrawn from active duty USAF service in June 1966 and placed in storage at Davis-Monthan AFB. In April 1970, 53-0240 returned to service with the Utah Air National Guard. The last ANG KC-97s were retired in 1978, and in 1981 this aircraft was ferried to Barksdale to join the 8AF Museum.
[Rescanned]
1983-02_Barksdale AFB_Boeing KC-97L Stratofreighter 53-0240
Barksdale AFB, LA
February 1983
Boeing KC-97L Stratofreighter 53-0240
Eighth Air Force Museum
Built as a KC-97G, this aircraft was modified as an "L-model" in the early 1960s with the addition of two J47 jet engines. The auxiliary jets provided the speed boost necessary to effectively refuel jet bombers and fighters. The aircraft was withdrawn from active duty USAF service in June 1966 and placed in storage at Davis-Monthan AFB. In April 1970, 53-0240 returned to service with the Utah Air National Guard. The last ANG KC-97s were retired in 1978, and in 1981 this aircraft was ferried to Barksdale to join the 8AF Museum.
[Rescanned]