#b 45

[usafphantom2]

North American B-45 Tornado early US jet bomber has distinction of being first operational jet bomber to enter service with USAF as well as to be refueled in midair. also adopted by RAF and operated from bases in UK and used to overfly the Soviet Union on intel-related missions.

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[usafphantom5]

B-45 Tornado 🌪️

[karagin22]

B45 Tornado

[batbaffle]

catwoman costumes of the 1940s:

batman #1 // green dress

batman #2 // light green dress, gold accents

batman #3 // cat head, orange dress, red cape

batman #10, batman #22 // cat head, blue-black dress, purple cape, corset, gloves

batman #15 // cat head, green dress, orange cape

batman #35, batman #39 // cat half-mask, purple dress, green cape, gloves, blonde hair

detective comics #122, batman #42, batman #45 // cat half-mask, purple dress, green cape, green belt, gloves

[photoyage]

North American B-45A. (U.S. Air Force photo)

[usafphantom2]

24 February 1947. First flight of the North American B-45 Tornado. United States Air Force's first operational jet bomber and the first jet aircraft to be refuelled in the air.

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[usafphantom2]

North American B-45 Tornado

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[usafphantom2]

22 April 1948. Introduction into service with the USAF of the North American B-45 Tornado, USAF’s first operational jet bomber, and the first jet aircraft to be refuelled in the air. Powered by J35 turbojets, assigned to training duties and to conduct various test programs.

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