KC-135 Refueling a B-47

Boeing B-47E Stratojet, 53-2271 takes on a load of fuel from KC-135A Stratotanker, 62-3567. The all-jet KC-135 replaced the slower KC-97 in the aerial refueling role making it easier for the pilots of the latest jet bombers, like the B-47 shown above, which flew close to stall speeds when refueling from the earlier prop aircraft. (Photo credit: Boeing Historical Archives)

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iXH 150MP

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9

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1/40

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50

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