| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 48-415 |
| Alternate Serial: | 08415 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367) |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing C-97D Stratofreighter |
| C/n (msn): | 16027 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | SAC - Strategic Air Command |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - EssendonMap |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: YMEN IATA: MEB Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 1960 to 1963 |
| Photo from: | Ben Dannecker (via David Carter) |
| Photo ID: | 139404 |
| Photo Comment |
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Sometimes listed as a VC-97D but lacks the rear upper deck passenger door of that model. Used as an airborne command post by SAC. Corrosion found in wings and used for fire practice at Barksdale Air Force Base This photo was added on 29 April 2019, and has since been viewed 548 times. |