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B-47 'Stratojet': The Bomber Built to Hit Russia with Nukes in a War
The finished B-47 Stratojet was regarded as the fastest bomber in the world. USAF Col. Walter Boyne described the new bomber as a “sleek, beautiful outcome that was highly advanced.” ...
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Boeing's B-47 Stratojet Goes Cold War Spying: The story of the RB-47
During 1956 the USAF overflew the length of Soviet Siberia ... The reconnaissance version of the B-47 had fired guns in anger and had been fired upon, the only taste of combat the type would ...