This plane has quite a long history. It started its career with the USAF as KC-97G (52-2693). It was converted to a YC-97J, flying test bed. Afterwards this plane was the first one to be converted to a Super Guppy, to serve for NASA.
Final production version of the C-124 was the C-124C and was equipped with its characteristic nose radome, as seen here at the Pima Air and Space Museum.
The E-1 Tracer was the first purpose built airborne early warning aircraft used by the United States Navy. This well preserved example is on display at Pima Air and Space Museum.
The oldest surviving B-52. It served as a launch platform during the X-15 test trials. It went to AMARG in 1969, and is now on display at the Pima Air and Space Museum.
First operational supersonic jet bomber in the world. This plane was the last one to be delivered to the USAF, and is now on display at the Pima Air and Space Museum
Wearing different clothes to the last time it appeared here, this Crusader is preserved at the huge Pima Air & Space Museum, next door to Davis-Monthan AFB.
Perhaps the Pima Air & Space Museum's most impressive exhibit, this B-48A Hustler was the last one built. She flew with the 305th BW through her short service career and was retired in 1970. 'Can Do' was the 305th's motto.