C-97 StratofreighterThe Boeing C 97 Stratofreighter was a long range heavy military cargo aircraft developed from the B 29 and B 50 bombers. Design work began in 1942, the first of three prototype XC 97s flew on 9 November 1944 (none saw combat), and the first of six service test YC 97s flew on 11 March 1947. Mahogany Wood. Scale: 1 100. Wingspan 16 3 4 inches, Length 14 1 8 inches.

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it became clear that in-flight refueling was necessary and that the C-141As were often exceeding maximum capacity

The first customer delivery was on July 1

The prototype for the VS-44 was first flown on August 13th

The A-26 was redesignated the B-26 in 1948

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enhanced `Spaceliner' cabin and a digital flightdeck

but hydraulic systems were used for the landing gear

In fact they will actually change the ballistics of the weapon in a high altitude drop

it quickly became a sought-after aircraft for its exceptional handling and versatility

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