Big Boys on Independence Day by Buffalo1
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Here's a salute to the USAF on the 4th of July captured a few years ago at the Air Force Museum at Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio. The Boeing KB-50J tanker in the foreground is a modified version of the B-29 bomber and served as the USAF's primary air to air refueler from the mid 1950s to the early 60s. The two underwing J-47 jet engines gave it the extra boost of speed it needed so B-47 and B-52 bombers wouldn't have to slow down too much to get a fill-up. The Rockwell B-1B bomber in the background is a type that is still in service.
Comments (12)
erlandpil
Good shot again erland
RodolfoCiminelli
Impressive capture...!!! Fantastic airplane....!!!!
tr4cey
Brilliant shot. Very big boys!
ldgilman
I like your airplane shot's I always learn something from them. Don't get me wrong tho, I like your "other" pictures as well.
Denys234
Excellent!!
Ace10
Great shot Roger,it's interesting to note how sleek the modern bomber has become.
MongusKing
Fantastic airplanes and pic!!!!
mermin
Cooool!! :)
jocko500
that a big plane. And it next to a more up to date plane love the two side by side
Vik9740
a fitting tribute to the 4th.. even tho i am late responding.. was gone on vacation!
ollienorthie
I visited the museum many years ago. The B-29 is very cool.
debbielove
Nice Shot. Great to see the two next to each other. Well done.