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 restored C-97G aircraft prepared for and departed from Floyd Bennett Field.
  • The C-97G utilized Runway 6, which offered 5,000 feet of pavement and a departure path over water, largely out of sight for spectators.
  • Floyd Bennett Field is home to the Historic Aircraft Restoration Project (HARP) Hangar, a working facility that preserves historic aircraft and encourages public interaction.
  • The terminal and control tower at Floyd Bennett Field were undergoing rehabilitation, with a public reopening planned for November 11, 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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