"Four Turning, Six Burning". The awesome B-36, surely one of Pima's most spectacular exhibits. On 14th August 1954 this Peacemaker became the last to be delivered, but by 1959 with the advent of SAC's jet bombers, all had finished their service lives. Moved in sections from preservation at Fort Worth, TX to Pima and reassembled there between 2005 and 2009. Marked as operated by the 95th BW, Biggs AFB, El Paso, TX

The B-36 is the largest bomber and the last piston engine powered bomber produced by the United States. First designed to meet a World War II requirement for a plane capable of hitting targets in Germany from bases in the United States the prototype did not fly until August 8, 1946. A total of 383 Peacemakers were built between 1947 and 1954. Markings shown on this unit: 95th Bomb Wing, Biggs AFB, El Paso, Texas

The massive Peacemaker has been beautifully restored and is so impressive. Ten engines turning and burning must have made a loud song when it was flying. Only four of them in existence.

A very long nose moment on this bomber.

Photographed in the restoration compound of the Pima Air & Space Museum. It is apparent that the guys working on her are really making progress now. This was the first time for me to see a Peacemaker and it will be a magnificent aircraft when finished.

A big gap in the middle of the Pima Museum meant that finally it was possible for me to get a side on shot of this incredible aircraft.

Quite a bit of progress had been made on the restoration since my last visit to the museum in April 2007.

This aircraft was the last B-36 delivered when it went into service on August 14, 1954 and the last B-36 in service when retired on February 12, 1959.

This aircraft was the last B-36 produced and has been beautifully restored by the folks at Pima Air & Space Museum.

Last B-36 built. Displayed at Fort Worth since 02.59, and transfered to nearby Carswell AFB in 1977. To Pima Museum at Tucson in 2005 and now fully restored there.