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United States Air Force - Convair B-36A Peacemaker
United States Air Force - Convair B-36A Peacemaker (msn 12) This aircraft was the first B-36 delivery to an operational unit when it taxied under its own power from Air Force Plant 4 to Carswell AFB at Fort worth on 26 June 48; onboard was Amon G. Carter who hand-carried a plaque dedicating the aircraft to the City of Fort Worth. 7th Bombardment Wing, Carswell AFB, Fort Worth, TX. Converted to RB-36E-5-CF. 72nd Bombardment Wing, Ramey AFB, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico in Featherweight Configuration II. To MASDC, Davis Monthan Air Base on 17 September 1956 and scrapped there. Date: circa 1950
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1950 1956 Amon Bombardment Carter Configuration Convair Converted Davis Dedicating Featherweight Fort Masdc Monthan Onboard Operational Peacemaker Plaque Power Puerto Rico Scrapped Unit Wing Worth 72nd Aguadilla Base Delivery
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This historic photograph captures the United States Air Force's (USAF) Convair B-36A Peacemaker with the serial number 44-92015 (msn 12) taxying under its own power for the first time and delivering it to an operational unit at Carswell Air Force Base (AFB), Fort Worth, Texas on June 26, 1948. Amon G. Carter, a local businessman and philanthropist, was onboard the aircraft, hand-carrying a plaque dedicating the aircraft to the City of Fort Worth. The B-36A was the first of its kind to be delivered to an operational unit, marking a significant milestone in the history of the USAF's long-range bomber fleet. After serving with the 7th Bombardment Wing at Carswell AFB, the B-36A was later converted to an RB-36E-5-CF reconnaissance version and assigned to the 72nd Bombardment Wing at Ramey Air Force Base in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, in a Featherweight Configuration II. The aircraft was eventually transferred to the Military Aircraft Storage and Disposition Center (MASDC) at Davis-Monthan Air Base on September 17, 1956, and was ultimately scrapped. This photograph, taken circa 1950, is a testament to the history and evolution of the US military's strategic bomber fleet.
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