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Boneyard files: Boeing B-47 Stratojet – the final landing of the SAC veteran

A look at the Boeing B-47 Stratojet at Davis-Monthan in the late 1960s, covering its swept-wing design, Cold War role, and ...
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How Nazi Aerodynamics, Rocket Boosters, and the ‘Coffin Corner’ Forged the B-47’s Daring Legacy

Was the B-47 Stratojet just too good for its own time, or did its revolutionary engineering compel an entire generation of pilots and designers to reconsider what was possible and survivable in ...
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Bombers Used To Drop Nuclear Bombs Upside Down

Following World War II, America's nuclear capability rested with the Boeing B-47 Stratojet—a high-speed precursor to the modern jet airliner. The surprisingly capable strategic bomber carried out ...
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Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition – B-47 Stratojet

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition – B-47 Stratojet The Boeing B-47 was the first swept-wing multi-engine bomber in service with the USAF. It was ...