Floyd Bennett Field Photo Gallery

The 14-year restoration of the C-97G "Angel of Deliverance" took place at Floyd Bennett Field and culminated with a brief re-opening of runway 6

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • A C-97G aircraft made a noteworthy departure from Floyd Bennett Field's Runway 6, utilizing its 5,000 feet of pavement and an obstacle-free path over water.
  • The Historic Aircraft Restoration Project (HARP) operates at Floyd Bennett Field in Hangar B, serving as a working restoration facility for historic aircraft and encouraging public interaction.
  • Floyd Bennett Field's terminal and control tower were undergoing a rehabilitation project, with a planned reopening to the public in November 2017.
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Grumman Goose at HARP hangar
The Historic Aircraft Restoration Project (HARP) Hangar houses numerous aircraft in varying stages of preservation, such as this Grumman Goose in New York Police colors.

Jeremy King

Jeremy King is a senior editor for Plane & Pilot. You can also find him on Substack.
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