During this event 10 M-4s were flown in view of the public: the formation then flew out of sight and… Read More
Because early jet engines could not provide enough power the lack of adequate thrust at takeoff was a constant problem… Read More
Whoever thought that attaching two B-47s to a B-36 was a good idea is a detail that seems to have… Read More
Since the fuselage is so narrow, the “track” of the main landing gear is also fairly narrow, which means it… Read More
The two, cool videos in this post clearly show why B-47 crews loved this aircraft's maneuverability and sweet handling for… Read More
On the turn the MiG-19 broke away from the RB-47H before swinging back to attack with cannon fire. Two firing… Read More
At its peak use in 1958, the USAF operated 28 B-47 bomb wings and four RB-47 reconnaissance wings, totaling 1,357… Read More