| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 52-2827 |
| Alternate Serial: | 22827 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Convair B-36 Peacemaker |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Convair B-36 Peacemaker |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair B-36J Peacemaker |
| C/n (msn): | 383 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
| Collection: | Pima Air and Space Museum |
| Photo Date: | 19 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Javier Rodríguez |
| Photo ID: | 534753 |
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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 This photo is copyright © Javier Rodríguez, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 30 December 2022, and has since been viewed 225 times. |