Post by v6srs on Jun 20, 2021 12:08:33 GMT
The Boeing B-50 Superfortress(Wiki) is a strategic bomber that was developed from the B-29 after World War II.
Originally conceived as the B-29D, the designation was changed to B-50 to avoid the wholesale cancellations of existing aircraft orders following WWII.
The type had improved engines, wings, landing gear and tail amongst other things compared to the B-29.
Produced from 1947 - 1953, 370 were built. The last of the type were retired in 1965.
Of the 370 built, only a handful remain today, none of which are flightworthy.
I have 5 in the collection and know of 1 other being restored using C-97 parts.
Anyone wishing to see the similarities and differences between the B-29, B-50 and C-97 should check out the collection at Castle AFB, which has 1 of each.
As always, any locations of other partial or complete airframes are welcome.
Cheers,
Sean.
Originally conceived as the B-29D, the designation was changed to B-50 to avoid the wholesale cancellations of existing aircraft orders following WWII.
The type had improved engines, wings, landing gear and tail amongst other things compared to the B-29.
Produced from 1947 - 1953, 370 were built. The last of the type were retired in 1965.
Of the 370 built, only a handful remain today, none of which are flightworthy.
I have 5 in the collection and know of 1 other being restored using C-97 parts.
Anyone wishing to see the similarities and differences between the B-29, B-50 and C-97 should check out the collection at Castle AFB, which has 1 of each.
As always, any locations of other partial or complete airframes are welcome.
Cheers,
Sean.
