Transport Aircraft

KC97 Transport

Introduction

Many of the aircraft displayed are transport types. It makes sense, since getting troops and material to the fighting is very important. Some of the aircraft here are for presidential use (designated “Air Force 1”, when operating).

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Air Force Constellation [Columbine, Presidential Aircraft] --- 2014 Visit to Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson, Arizona

Air Force Constellation [Columbine, Presidential Aircraft]

Constellation Tail

Constellation Tail --- 2014 Visit to Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson, Arizona

Constellation Engine --- 2014 Visit to Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson, Arizona

Constellation Engine

Air Force 1 [707?]

Air Force 1 [707?] --- 2014 Visit to Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson, Arizona

VC118A [Air Force 1 for Kennedy and Johnson] --- 2014 Visit to Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson, Arizona

VC118A [Air Force 1 for Kennedy and Johnson]

Sud Aviation Caravelle [Rolls-Royce Avon engines]

Sud Aviation Caravelle [Rolls-Royce Avon engines] --- 2014 Visit to Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson, Arizona

Sud Aviation Caravelle [note triangular windows] --- 2014 Visit to Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson, Arizona

Sud Aviation Caravelle [note triangular windows]

Vickers Viscount

Vickers Viscount --- 2014 Visit to Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson, Arizona

Vickers Viscount --- 2014 Visit to Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson, Arizona

Vickers Viscount

Sud Aviation Caravelle [note shape of windows]

Sud Aviation Caravelle [note shape of windows] --- 2014 Visit to Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson, Arizona

DC-7 --- 2014 Visit to Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson, Arizona

DC-7

YC-14 Air Force Heavy Lift Transport [1 of 2 built]

YC-14 Air Force Heavy Lift Transport [1 of 2 built] --- 2014 Visit to Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson, Arizona

YC-14 Air Force Heavy Lift Transport [1 of 2 built] --- 2014 Visit to Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson, Arizona

YC-14 Air Force Heavy Lift Transport [1 of 2 built]

Northrop VC125A, Raider [Three-Engine Transport]

Northrop VC125A, Raider [Three-Engine Transport] --- 2014 Visit to Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson, Arizona

TWA Constellation --- 2014 Visit to Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson, Arizona

TWA Constellation

VC140B JetStar [Air Force VIP Jet]

VC140B JetStar [Air Force VIP Jet] --- 2014 Visit to Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson, Arizona


VC137 VIP Transport [derived from Boeing 707] --- 2014 Visit to Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson, Arizona

VC137 VIP Transport [derived from Boeing 707]

KC97 Stratofreighter Heavy Lift Transport

KC97 Stratofreighter Heavy Lift Transport --- 2014 Visit to Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson, Arizona

Douglas C124 Globemaster II Heavy Lift Transport --- 2014 Visit to Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson, Arizona

Douglas C124 Globemaster II Heavy Lift Transport

Air Force MATS Transport

Air Force MATS Transport --- 2014 Visit to Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson, Arizona

DC-3 in Marine Corps Markings --- 2014 Visit to Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson, Arizona

DC-3 in Marine Corps Markings

Douglas C124 Globemaster II [radar in 'nose' extension]

Douglas C124 Globemaster II [radar in 'nose' extension] --- 2014 Visit to Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson, Arizona

Boeing KC97 Stratofreighter Heavy Lift Transport [B29 body with added cargo space] --- 2014 Visit to Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson, Arizona

Boeing KC97 Stratofreighter Heavy Lift Transport [B29 body with added cargo space]

Boeing EC-135J [command and control]

Boeing EC-135J [command and control] --- 2014 Visit to Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson, Arizona

Tail of DC-3 [in 'invasion' markings for D-day] --- 2014 Visit to Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson, Arizona

Tail of DC-3 [in 'invasion' markings for D-day]

Nose of 'Columbine' Presidential Constellation Airplane

Nose of 'Columbine' Presidential Constellation Airplane --- 2014 Visit to Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson, Arizona

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