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Georgia Air National Guard - Boeing C-97G Stratofreighter
Georgia Air National Guard - Boeing C-97G-135-BO Stratofreighter 52-0925 at Baltimore. Built as a KC-97G-23-BO and converted to C-97G for service with the Georgia ANG. To Balair Air Lines in Switzerland in 1969 as HB-ILX and operated by Balair for the Red Cross - Foundation for Airborne Relief in the Biafran Air Lift. (very odd, seems it was still on the USAFs books!!) To MASDC on 2 May 1970, declared excess 27 May 1970 and scrapped. Date: 1963
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1963 1969 1970 Airborne Baltimore Boeing Converted Declared Excess Foundation Georgia Guard Lift Lines Masdc Operated Scrapped Stratofreighter
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1. Title: "A Historical Georgia Air National Guard C-97G Stratofreighter: 52-0925 at Baltimore" 2. Description: This photograph showcases the Georgia Air National Guard's Boeing C-97G Stratofreighter, registration number 52-0925, parked at Baltimore. Originally built as a KC-97G-23-BO for the United States Air Force (USAF), this aircraft underwent conversion to C-97G configuration for service with the Georgia Air National Guard. 3. Background: The C-97 Stratofreighter, a military variant of the Boeing 377 Stratocruiser, was a versatile four-engine transport aircraft that first flew in 1944. This particular aircraft, 52-0925, had an unusual history. After serving with the USAF, it was exported to Balair Air Lines in Switzerland in 1969, where it operated for the Red Cross - Foundation for Airborne Relief during the Biafran Air Lift. The circumstances surrounding its continued presence on the USAF's books during this period are quite odd. 4. Significance: The Biafran Air Lift was a humanitarian mission aimed at delivering food and other essential supplies to the besieged region of Biafra during the Nigerian Civil War. The Red Cross utilized various aircraft, including 52-0925, to transport these supplies, making it an essential part of this historic operation. 5. Conclusion: This photograph captures a significant piece of aviation history, showcasing the Georgia Air National Guard's C-97G Stratofreighter, 52-0925, during its tenure at Baltimore. Its unique history, from USAF service to humanitarian missions in Switzerland, adds to the intrigue and importance of this aircraft.
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