Range Extension of Bomber Escort

This United States Air Force film describes and demonstrates an experimental method for enabling a heavy bomber to tow its own fighter-escort aircraft to the target and back. Special wing-tip connectors allow a B-29 Superfortress piston-engined bomber, with minimal extra fuel usage, to tow two F-84 jet fighter aircraft.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
12 mins
Status
Finished
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Details

Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
12 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Aug 20, 1950
Season
1950
Ratings
0
Popularity
0
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
United States Air Force Air Material Command
Genres
Documentary
Country
United States

Description

This United States Air Force film describes and demonstrates an experimental method for enabling a heavy bomber to tow its own fighter-escort aircraft to the target and back. Special wing-tip connectors allow a B-29 Superfortress piston-engined bomber, with minimal extra fuel usage, to tow two F-84 jet fighter aircraft.

Immersion

Japanese

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