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United States Air Force - Convair B-36D Peacemaker 44-92065
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United States Air Force - Convair B-36D Peacemaker 44-92065
United States Air Force - Convair B-36D-45-CF Featherweight Configuration II Peacemaker (msn 62), of the 326th Bombardment Squadron, 92nd Bombardment Wing, from Fairchild AFB, Spokane, WA. at the 1952 National Air Races, having flown over the North Pole on its inbound flight. The photograph shows the aircraft being serviced with number: 3 engine running, possibly to supply electrical and hydraulic power. Built as a B-36B-5-CF and accepted by the USAF in August 1949. Converted to B-36D-45-CF Featherweight Configuration II, by Convair at San Diego, CA.. To MASDC 27 February 1957 and scrapped there. Date: 1952
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1949 1952 1957 92nd Accepted Bombardment Configuration Convair Converted Diego Electrical Fairchild Featherweight Flown Hydraulic Masdc Peacemaker Pole Possibly Power Races Running Scrapped Squadron Supply Usaf Wing Serviced Spokane
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Great image capturing the United States Air Force's (USAF) Convair B-36D Peacemaker 44-92065 (msn 62) of the 326th Bombardment Squadron, 92nd Bombardment Wing, at the 1952 National Air Races. This historic aircraft had previously accomplished an impressive feat by flying over the North Pole on its inbound journey to the event. In the photograph, the B-36D is undergoing servicing, with engine number 3 running to possibly supply electrical and hydraulic power. Originally built as a B-36B-5-CF and accepted by the USAF in August 1949, this Convair Peacemaker was later converted to the B-36D-45-CF Featherweight Configuration II at Convair's facility in San Diego, California. The B-36D-45-CF was a more streamlined version of the B-36, designed to improve its performance and reduce its weight. After its conversion, the aircraft was assigned to the Military Air Transport Service Depot Center (MASDC) and remained in service until it was scrapped on 27 February 1957. This iconic image showcases the B-36D's impressive presence at the 1952 National Air Races, with its powerful engines and distinctive design on full display.
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