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United States Air Force - Boeing RB-50F Superfortress 47-159
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United States Air Force - Boeing RB-50F Superfortress 47-159
United States Air Force - Boeing RB-50F Superfortress 47-159 (msn 15843), built as a B-50B-60-BO, 47-159 was modified for reconnaissance with navigational radar, cameras and ElINT equipment. Still visible under the tailplane is the receptacle for the looped hose method of aerial refuelling, which the USAF used before adopting the hose-drogue and flying-boom methods in the early 1950s. Date: 1950s
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In this photograph, a United States Air Force (USAF) Boeing RB-50F Superfortress with the serial number 47-159 (msn 15843) takes center stage. Originally built as a B-50B-60-BO model, this historic aircraft underwent significant modifications for reconnaissance missions. Equipped with advanced navigational radar, cameras, and Electronic Intelligence (ElINT) equipment, 47-159 was transformed into a formidable aerial spy plane. The image, taken during the 1950s, reveals the RB-50F's impressive tailplane, which still bears the receptacle for the looped hose method of aerial refueling. This technique was widely used by the USAF before the adoption of more modern hose-drogue and flying-boom methods in the early 1950s. The looped hose system allowed for mid-air refueling by attaching a hose from the tanker aircraft to the receiving plane's receptacle, enabling the Superfortress to extend its flight duration and range. The RB-50F Superfortress, a testament to the technological advancements of the era, played a crucial role in gathering intelligence during the Cold War. Its modifications set the stage for the development of more sophisticated reconnaissance aircraft, further enhancing the capabilities of the United States Air Force.
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