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Unusual Queens: Top 10 coolest special mission Boeing 747s

Aerotime

JANUARY 15, 2025

With the two aircraft rapidly approaching 40 years old, theyre becoming less cost-effective to operate. Aircraft are designed to lift efficiently, so by taking the rocket to a higher altitude, satellite launch could be achieved with lower fuel consumption (and lower cost). But in 1989, the SCA got a sister.

Cargo

Cargo Ferry Flight Tail Horizontal Stabilizer

Rare C-49 ‘WildKat’ Makes First Appearance at Reading World War II Weekend [NEEDS PHOTO SWAP]

Vintage Aviation News

JULY 12, 2024

In January 2017, it was cleared for a maintenance ferry flight from Frederick to Tulsa. WildKat lifted off for the jump, while the DZST monitored the winds on the DZ. As WildKat approached for the first jump pass, the winds suddenly picked up and exceeded safety limits. Saturday was a different story.

Cargo

Cargo Hangar Ferry Flight Weather

Unusual Queens: Top 10 coolest special mission Boeing 747s

Rare C-49 ‘WildKat’ Makes First Appearance at Reading World War II Weekend [NEEDS PHOTO SWAP]

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