My USAF Cold War/Korean War photos

[newcollector]

I have some great (IMHO!) USAF Cold War 1950s press-type photos. This photo shows shows a North American B-45 Tornado bomber with a Boeing KB-29 tanker. The B-45 was America's first operational jet bomber, and the first jet to be refueled in midair. It served from 1950-59.

[newcollector]

This photo shows a flight of four Republic F-84G Thunderjets scramble. The F-84G was introduced in 1951 and was retired in the mid-60s.

[newcollector]

These photos show a Boeing B-47 Stratojet refueling from Boeing KC-97 Stratotanker. The B-47 entered service in 1950, as did the KC-97.

[newcollector]

This photo shows airmen saluting a two star General, in front of what appears to be a Douglas DC-6 or C-118 Liftmaster. I am guessing it's not a DC-4 or a C-54 Skymaster, because the distance from the wing to the nose looks a bit short. I would appreciate any advice on this please!

[newcollector]

This photo shows a North American B-45 Tornado bomber in flight

[newcollector]

This last photo shows a Republic F-84 Thunderjet on the runway.

[xmember]

Those are great photos. Thanks for showing.
Regards
Rudy

[RedCatcher1986]

I have some great (IMHO!) USAF Cold War 1950s press-type photos. This photo shows shows a North American B-45 Tornado bomber with a Boeing KB-29 tanker. The B-45 was America's first operational jet bomber, and the first jet to be refueled in midair. It served from 1950-59.

Thats a KC-97 Stratotanker and a B-47 Stratojet

[Bluehawk]

This photo shows airmen saluting a two star General, in front of what appears to be a Douglas DC-6 or C-118 Liftmaster. I am guessing it's not a DC-4 or a C-54 Skymaster, because the distance from the wing to the nose looks a bit short. I would appreciate any advice on this please!

I'm pretty sure the aircraft is a VC-131 Samaritan

[colt45s]

great F -84

[historyguy]

Nice photos! Thanks fpr posting.

Those Stratotankers were ugly!