B-47 Stratojet Med Bomber Refuels In Mid-Air 1951
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National Archives description "Summary: 320' Stratojet on the runway after landing, coming to a stop. A check parachute is attached to the end of plane.
FS, L/R and away, as the B-47 takes off with a jet assist.
AV, MLS, the stratojet in flight.
AV, MLS, RV, of B-47.
AV, a KC-97A tanker aircraft (converted Boeing C-97) and the B-47 following it. Boom is lowered from the tanker plane and contact is made with the B-47. Shot, made from inside the tanker plane, looking down to the nose of the 47 during refueling.
AV, MLS, the boom is brought up after refueling. Tilt-down, to the B-47. The B-47 landing on field."
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