Ex 52-2718, wearing the fake serial 559595 a YC-97A which served in the Berlin Airlift. Acquired by the Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation in 1996 from Grace Air who had flown it on humanitarian work in Central America as well as fish hauling in Alaska. Painted by Hawkins and Powers at Greybull WY. the aircraft arrived at Floyd Bennet in May 2002 and underwent further restoration, eventually departing on November 7, 2017. At the time of upload it is parked at the Mid-Atlantic Museum in Reading, PA. awaiting replacement engine.

Aircraft flown out of Floyd Bennett Field on November 7, 2017 and is currently parked at the Mid-Atlantic Museum in Reading, PA. Rear cargo doors and ramps are operational. Marked with fake serial, it is actually ex 52-2718.

Aircraft flown out of Floyd Bennett Field on November 7, 2017 and is currently parked at the Mid-Atlantic Museum in Reading, PA.

Aircraft flown out of Floyd Bennett Field on November 7, 2017 and is currently parked at the Mid-Atlantic Museum in Reading, PA. Carries fake serial, is actually ex 52-2718.