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Seldom mentioned missing link in jet-bomber developement.

RobVG — 4/18/2002 6:37:26 PM (archived)

Turboprop gives way to an all jet bomber.

"Largest bomber ever built"

B-36 and B-36F

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50 years ago last Monday... - Larry J - 4/18/2002 1:59:41 PM
- Seldom mentioned missing link in jet-bomber developement. - RobVG - 4/18/2002 6:37:26 PM
  - The B-36 wasn't a turboprop - Larry J - 4/18/2002 7:37:15 PM
    - Thanks Larry - RobVG - 4/18/2002 8:10:08 AM
      - Yes - Larry J - 4/18/2002 8:37:24 AM
        
        When all you wanted was a drink of water... - RobVG - 4/18/2002 9:03:53 AM
        
        Re: When all you wanted was a drink of water... - Larry J - 4/18/2002 10:06:42 AM
        
        Sounds challenging... - RobVG - 4/18/2002 10:52:55 AM
        
        It is challenging - Larry J - 4/18/2002 12:53:05 PM
  - Jimmy Stewart movie - Tom Brosz - 4/18/2002 12:55:11 PM
    - That movie featured B-36s and B-47s - Larry J - 4/19/2002 1:48:38 PM

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