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C-97 at Belize
Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter of Agro Air on the Dominican Republic register, an irregular visitor to Belize International Airport. (Note:This is either HI-468CA, a Boeing KC-97L Stratofreighter (Boeing 367-76-66) c/n 17026, formerly N4236C and 53-0244 with the USAF or HI-473CA c/n 16932 ? formerly 53-0150 in the USAF) Date: 1990
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1. Title: "An Uncommon Sight: The Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter of Agro Air at Belize International Airport in 1990" 2. Description: This photograph captures the unique presence of a Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter, registered HI-468CA or HI-473CA, at Belize International Airport in 1990. The C-97, a military transport aircraft that saw extensive service with the United States Air Force (USAF) during the Cold War, was an irregular visitor to Belize, having been repurposed for various roles in the post-military era. 3. Background: The Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter, a four-engine propeller-driven aircraft, was a military derivative of the commercial Boeing 377 Stratocruiser. This particular aircraft, either HI-468CA (cn 17026, formerly N4236C and 53-0244 with the USAF) or HI-473CA (cn 16932, formerly 53-0150 in the USAF), was one of the many C-97s that served the US military, transporting troops, cargo, and even refueling other aircraft in the Strategic Air Command. 4. Post-military Careers: After retirement from military service, some C-97s found new life in various roles, including cargo transport, firefighting, and even as flying laboratories. Agro Air, a Dominican Republic-based company, operated this C-97 for undisclosed purposes. Its presence at Belize International Airport in 1990 was an uncommon sight, as it was not a regular commercial carrier in the region. 5. Conclusion: This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history of the Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter and its post-military careers. The image of the Agro Air C-97 at Belize International Airport in 1990 serves as a reminder of the versatility and enduring legacy of this iconic aircraft.
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