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Northrop YB-49
Yb-49 Flying Wing Prototype with a Rear Bubble Canopy Modification High over the Mojave Desert, with Eight Allison J-35 Jet Engine Date: 1940s
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Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
Discover the thrill of assembly with our Media Storehouse Jigsaw Puzzle featuring the Northrop YB-49 Flying Wing Prototype. This intriguing puzzle showcases a historic aviation moment, with the YB-49 soaring high over the Mojave Desert during the 1940s. With its distinctive rear bubble canopy modification and eight powerful Allison J-35 jet engines, this puzzle is a must-have for aviation enthusiasts and puzzle lovers alike. Assemble this challenging yet rewarding puzzle to bring this iconic moment to life in your home.
500 piece puzzles are custom made in the UK and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.5 mm millboard. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 38x50cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most letter box slots
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Estimated Product Size is 38cm x 50.2cm (15" x 19.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this photograph from the 1940s, the Northrop YB-49 Flying Wing Prototype soars high above the arid expanse of the Mojave Desert in California, USA. This experimental aircraft, a precursor to the revolutionary B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber, was a groundbreaking design for the United States Air Force (USAF) during the post-World War II era. The YB-49, also known as the YB49 or YB-49 Flying Wing, was a radical departure from traditional bomber designs, featuring a unique, swept-wing configuration with no tail or conventional fuselage. Instead, the cockpit was situated in a rear bubble canopy, providing the pilot with an unobstructed 360-degree view of the surroundings. This innovative design aimed to reduce drag and improve aerodynamic efficiency. Powered by eight Allison J-35 jet engines, the YB-49 was a formidable machine. Its unconventional appearance, with its eight engines arranged in pairs along the wings, added to its unusual and intriguing appearance. This image, captured during a test flight, showcases the aircraft's sleek lines and impressive altitude capabilities. The YB-49 Flying Wing Prototype was a significant milestone in military aviation history. Although it did not enter production due to various technical challenges and the emergence of more advanced technologies, it paved the way for the development of the B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber and other flying wing designs. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and pioneering spirit of the engineers and aviators who dared to push the boundaries of aviation design in the 1940s.
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