The C-97 Stratofreighter: Double Bubble Cargo Bomber

The Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter, a large four-engine propeller-driven transport aircraft, forged new paths in the world of air transportation. With the capacity to carry substantial payloads across extensive distances, this aircraft was grounded in a rich heritage, evolving from the B-29 Superfortress bomber. Inheriting many characteristics from the B-29, such as the identical engines and tail assembly, the C-97 also secured a distinctive spot in aviation history as the precursor to everyone’s favorite Guppy family of aircraft.