Academy 1/144 USAAF KC-97L Stratofreighter Aerial Refueling Aircraft
Academy 1/144 USAAF KC-97L Stratofreighter Aerial Refueling Aircraft
£ 18.99
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Experience the iconic Cold War tanker aircraft with the Academy 1/144 USAAF KC-97L Stratofreighter model kit.
This detailed plastic kit captures the strategic aircraft that bridged piston and jet eras, featuring dual J47 jet engines for enhanced speed.
Perfect for aviation enthusiasts, it offers choice markings for two historic aircraft and requires paint and glue for a rewarding build.
Bring history to life on your shelf with this precise kit.
Cold War era four-piston-engined American strategic tanker aircraft derived from the commercial Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter which had its origins in the B-29 Superfortress. The KC-97L was a late variant featuring two J47 jet engines which increased the aircraft's speed allowing it to effectively refuel the new jet bombers of the era. The tanker carried its own gasoline plus jet fuel for air-to-air refuelling. The KC-97 replaced the KB-29 tanker and was succeeded by the KC-135 Stratotanker.
Reboxed Minicraft kit with new decals. Choice of markings for 2 aircraft:
(1) KC-97L 52-0869, Utah ANG, Iceland 1977;
(2) KC-97L 52-0905, 128th Air Refuelling Group, Wisconsin ANG, Greenham Common Air Tattoo, UK, July 1973. This aircraft is preserved at Wisconsin National Guard Museum, Volk Field, Camp Douglas, WI.
1:144 scale plastic model kit from Academy, requires paint and glue.
Suitable for ages 14 and up.
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