#b-45

[nocternalrandomness]

A rare 1948 lineup at Carswell AFB in Fort Worth, Texas, showcases a lineage of American bombers

From top to bottom: Convair B-36 Peacemaker, Boeing B-50 Superfortress, Boeing B-29 Superfortress, North American B-45 Tornado, Boeing XB-38 Flying Fortress, Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar, Douglas B-18 Bolo

[lonestarflight]

"A portrayal of the Air Force's latest here as the B-47, B-45, and F-86 pass overhead in close formation during the demonstration for President Truman at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida."

Date: April 21, 1950

NARA: 350287633

[photoyage]

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

[worldofaviation]

The North American B-45 Tornado was the United States Air Force's first operational jet bomber

[lonestarflight]

Aircraft Capability to Deliver Nuclear Devices - Front to Rear: Republic F-84G Thunderjet, North American B-45 Tornado, Boeing B-50 Super Fortress, Boeing B-47 Stratojet, Convair B-36 Peacemaker.

NARA: 176246764

[photoyage]

North American JB-45A in flight. This aircraft was originally B-45A-5-NA (S/N 47-096) with test engine mounted (probably a Westinghouse J34 turbojet). (U.S. Air Force photo)

[photoyage]

The third North American XB-45 built (S/N 45-59481). Note the completed greenhouse bombardier's compartment. (U.S. Air Force photo)

[photoyage]

North American XB-45 (S/N 45-59479) during a very low level pass, about 20 feet high with landing gear retracted. (U.S. Air Force photo)