Witness the Majestic Flight of the B-47 Stratojet & KC-97 Stratofreighter – Restored in 4K

#planespotting #usaf #heritage #history #b47
Historical Plane Spotting in Unparalleled Quality!

Journey back in time with this meticulously restored 8mm footage in 4K 60 FPS. Witness the incredible flight of two of aviation’s legends: The Boeing B-47 Stratojet and the Boeing KC-97 Stratofreighter.

The Boeing B-47 Stratojet, designated Model 450 by the company, stands as a testament to American engineering. As a long-range, six-engined, turbojet-powered strategic bomber, it was designed to soar at high subsonic speeds and altitudes, evading enemy interceptors. Its primary mission? A nuclear bomber capable of striking deep within the Soviet Union's heart.

Meanwhile, the Boeing KC-97 Stratofreighter is a four-engined marvel. This piston-powered United States strategic tanker aircraft, a derivative of the Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter, played pivotal roles in refueling operations, bridging the gap between the KB-29 and the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker.

Dive deep into this visual treat, and let's relive some of aviation's most defining moments. If you're as passionate about aviation history as we are, consider subscribing for more breathtaking content.

Do you recognize the location of this historical plane spotting? Let us know in the comments below!

00:00 Comparison original footage vs restored version
00:29 Beginning of the restored film and first glimpse of B-47
01:31 KC-97 Stratofreighter
02:43 Closeup Boeing B-47 Stratojet
03:29 Boeing B-47 with a 16-foot "approach chute" (drogue parachute)
03:54 Unknown town

Source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_...