Grissom Air museum C-97 pics

mustangdriver · **Posted:** Fri Feb 18, 2011 7:00 pm

I was out at the museum today getting some high res shots of some of the planes for the new upcoming website, and while taking a break to get warm took the time to climb through the KC-97 and explore. It was amazing. I had never been in this aircraft before today.

Gotta love the air stair door!

Yes we had some fun!

Some other shots I took today

That TF-102 was flown by George W. Bush at one time

This F-100 was flown by Neil Armstrong

Bone stock UH-1 that is a multi-tour combat vet from Vietnam

Pat Carry · **Posted:** Fri Feb 18, 2011 7:19 pm

Very nice photos of the C-97 Chris. I dont think I have ever seen photos of the interior of a Stratofreighter before.

The Inspector · **Posted:** Fri Feb 18, 2011 8:29 pm

No detail photos of that TB-58? Ya gotta admit the method for getting in the STRAT is classy!

mustangdriver · **Posted:** Fri Feb 18, 2011 9:07 pm

I wish. THe inside of the B-58 is toast. It was damaged heavily in a fire that ended it's career.

Clifford Bossie · **Posted:** Fri Feb 18, 2011 9:37 pm

Great shots Chris. The interior of that KC is in surprisingly good shape.

How often are you at the museum?

mustangdriver · **Posted:** Fri Feb 18, 2011 9:41 pm

I would say about once a week or so. I try and get out there as much as I can. ROb and Jake are building the cradle for the tail stinger this weekend.

Clifford Bossie · **Posted:** Fri Feb 18, 2011 9:44 pm

I hope to get up there again next month, but that will depend on my Daughter's plans for Spring break.

mustangdriver · **Posted:** Fri Feb 18, 2011 9:56 pm

That would be great. Let me know ahead of time, and I will get you in a few of the planes.

Edward Sheetmetalhands · **Joined:** Sat Oct 25, 2008 6:44 am **Posts:** 257

Hey I think I have one of those (in the overhead console) :mrgreen:

and one of those things on the front...

I suppose I am further along on building a KC-97 than a B-32
Anyone know if Gary's KC-97 cargo door section got saved? It was too big to fit in my trunk.

6trn4brn · **Posted:** Sat Feb 19, 2011 4:54 am

Love the -97 pix Chris...bringing back so many good memories. Is the co-pilot window staying shut now? Seemed like every week when I went there, that was the first thing I did was to re-latch that window.

Spent a couple of weekends with Richard getting the -102 ready for display. Cockpit on her is very complete as well. Very cool when cleaning out the drain ports in the engine compartment and still being able to smell traces of JP-4!

Oh so many wonderful memories of Grissom and so good to see you take such an interest in all of my former girls

If you see Rollie, would you please tell him Darrell said Hi?

B 25 C · **Joined:** Sun Feb 13, 2011 12:05 pm **Posts:** 166

Hey Chris
Enjoyed being inside the 97. My first time. Thanks for posting the pic.

whistlingdeath77 · **Posted:** Sat Feb 19, 2011 6:51 am

nice photos. is that a b-17 that just sits outside?

robkamm · **Posted:** Sat Feb 19, 2011 8:23 am

thanks for posting the interior shots. just awesome. do they run any of the engines for fun? looks like shes in good shape.

mustangdriver · **Posted:** Sat Feb 19, 2011 10:35 am

No she is never run, but thanks to some new volunteers she is getting some love, care, and work. The B-17 is our Miss Liberty Belle. Yep still outdoors. We are fighting some politics to get it moved indoors. I hate politics.

b29flteng · **Posted:** Sat Feb 19, 2011 4:03 pm

The C/KC-97 and the B-36 were the ultimate in flight engineer aircraft....

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