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On 3/19/2024 at 8:24 AM, Malcolm said:

The flight deck of the B-36 Peacemaker. The Peacemaker had six piston engines, four jet engines, and the longest wingspan of any combat aircraft. It was only in service for 11 years. Here's a closer look at this nearly forgotten Cold War deterrent.

 

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Another reason to visit the AIr Force museum in Dayton, OH. That and the XB-70 Valkyrie make the trip worthwhile.

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Four female pilots leaving their plane, ‘Pistol Packin' Mama’, at the four engine school at Lockbourne AAF. They are members of a group of Women Airforce Service Pilots who have been trained to ferry the B-17 Flying Fortresses. World War II, 1944.

 

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