{"product_id":"kc-97f-stratofreighter-51-0253","title":"KC-97F Stratofreighter 51-0253","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePlaneTags will ship in random order as chosen from the variations shown in the photo. No requests please.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetags.com\/products\/custom-kc-97f-stratofreighter-51-0253\" title=\"Custom KC-97F Stratofreighter 51-0253\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick Here To Custom Engrave PlaneTags\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT25_KC-97F_hero01_480x269_6f37a838-7c23-466d-9154-741be44c94ab.jpg?v=1745874077\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKC-97F Stratofreighter PlaneTags have landed! Made from the authentic skin of 51-0253, these PlaneTags are a tribute to the Cold War tanker that kept America’s bombers flying high and mission-ready.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more it on our blog: \u003ca title=\"KC-97 Stratofreighter: U.S. Air Force Cold War Icon\" href=\"https:\/\/planetags.com\/blogs\/planetags-blog\/kc-97-stratofreighter-u-s-air-force-cold-war-icon\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eKC-97 Stratofreighter: U.S. Air Force Cold War Icon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT25_KC-97F_hero02_480x269_e1c5e57b-9cb6-46de-8ff3-8500e1775881.jpg?v=1745874115\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eOUR PLANE'S STORY\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt in 1952 and assigned to Strategic Air Command, 51-0253 played a vital role in global operations, refueling bombers mid-flight during some of the most critical years of the Cold War. After retirement, it found a second life in Walter Soplata’s legendary aviation collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2024, MotoArt recovered this historic aircraft from the overgrowth of Newbury, Ohio, preserving a piece of aviation history that might have been lost forever. Now, you can carry a part of that incredible story in your own collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wait is over! KC-97F PlaneTags are now available — but only in limited quantities. This is your chance to own a genuine piece of Cold War aviation history, reclaimed from the legendary Stratofreighter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/KC-97F_GALLERY01_480x600_b54f1ee7-c8c7-4d0a-84ea-8cdda205d606.jpg?v=1745964966\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/PT25_KC-97F_sample_480x269_575e289b-c019-43e4-a524-e7aa3933757a.jpg?v=1746119985\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKC-97F Stratofreighter 51-0253\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1353\/7931\/files\/KC-97F_LineArt.jpg?v=1745874461\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e               \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boeing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e KC-97F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial #:\u003c\/strong\u003e 51-0253\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrew: \u003c\/strong\u003e5 (2x Pilots, 1x Navigator, 1x Flight Engineer, 1x Boom Operator)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWingSpan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 141 ft 3 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 117 ft 3 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38 ft 4 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4x Internal Fuel Tanks w\/7,200 gal Capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,645 mi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCruise Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 mph\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeiling:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30,000 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpty Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 82,500 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Takeoff:\u003c\/strong\u003e 175,000 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRate of Climb:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700 ft\/min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4x Pratt \u0026amp; Whitney R-4360-59 Wasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect Aviation Gift\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlaneTags are: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic - made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnique -  each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness, and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare to create two identical PlaneTags. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectible - each one is numbered in a limited edition and comes attached to a display card. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile - comes with a durable metal ring, strong enough to attach to luggage or keys or display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Important Notice – Please Read Carefully\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaneTags are made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal. 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