| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | N117GA |
| Alternate Serial: | 559595 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367) |
| Aircraft Version: | Boeing C-97G Stratofreighter |
| C/n (msn): | 16749 |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Angel of Deliverance |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | New York - Floyd Bennett Field (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | New York, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: - IATA: - Local: NOP Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 1 November 2015 |
| Photo by: | Tim Spearman |
| Photo ID: | 763260 |
| Photo Comment |
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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. This photo is copyright © Tim Spearman, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 29 December 2024, and has since been viewed 121 times. |