RESTORED HISTORY: the "Flying Hotel" of the 1950s: Boeing 377 Stratocruiser, From Bomber to Airliner The Boeing 377 Stratocruiser represents the absolute zenith of piston-engine luxury air travel in the 1950s. Born from the technological advancements of World War II, this double-decker airliner was the civilian derivative of the C-97 Stratofreighter, sharing the wings, engines, and tail surfaces of the legendary B-50 Superfortress (an evolution of the B-29). It was a machine that promised a gold

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4.7K views · 426 reactions | Open Aircraft Day: Boeing KC-97L Stratofreighter During this special Open Aircraft Day, visitors will have the opportunity to tour the interior of the KC-97L Stratofreighter from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. | National Museum of the U.S. Air Force | Facebook

Sunday Video The Boeing 377 Stratocruiser was a large long-range airliner developed from the C-97 Stratofreighter military transport, itself a derivative of the B-29 Superfortress. The Stratocruiser's first flight was on July 8, 1947. Its design was advanced for its day; its innovative features included two passenger decks and a pressurized cabin, a relatively new feature on transport aircraft. It could carry up to 100 passengers on the main deck plus 14 in the lower deck lounge; typical seating

Boeing KC-97L Stratofreighter: A Workhorse of Aerial Refueling ⛽✈️ Originally developed as a cargo version of the B-29, the C-97 Stratofreighter took its first flight in November 1944. By 1950, Boeing introduced the KC-97 tanker, featuring the now-standard flying boom refueling system. In total, the USAF ordered 890 aircraft, including 74 C-97 cargo planes and 816 KC-97 tankers. As high-performance jet aircraft entered service, the USAF gradually replaced its KC-97s with KC-135 jet tankers after