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Boeing B-47 Stratojet during inflight refuelling
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Boeing B-47 Stratojet during inflight refuelling
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Boeing Inflight Refuelling Stratojet
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This photograph showcases a Boeing B-47 Stratojet undergoing inflight refueling, a crucial tactic employed by the United States military during the Cold War era. The B-47 Stratojet, a pioneering jet-powered strategic bomber, was a key component of the U.S. Air Force's strategic arsenal from the late 1940s to the 1960s. The image reveals the intricate dance between two aircraft in mid-air. The Boeing B-47, with its distinctive swept-wing design and tail fin, is seen in the foreground, its wings slightly banked as it maneuvers to receive fuel from the KC-97 Stratofreighter, a refueling tanker aircraft, in the background. The KC-97, equipped with a long hose and a basket to securely transfer fuel to the receiver plane, extends its boom towards the B-47. The two planes, connected by the fuel hose, form a striking visual contrast against the clear blue sky. Inflight refueling allowed the B-47 and other long-range bombers to extend their operational range significantly, enabling them to fly deeper into enemy territory and deliver their payloads with greater flexibility. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and technological prowess of the U.S. military during the Cold War, and serves as a reminder of the critical role that aerial refueling plays in modern military aviation.
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