The B-36 Peacemaker

Join us on an incredible journey as we restore and explore the legendary Convair B-36 Peacemaker, a true titan of the Cold War era! In this video, we delve into the fascinating history of the B-36, from its development in the 1940s to its role as a strategic bomber during the height of the Cold War.

Watch as we take you through the meticulous restoration process, showcasing the engineering marvel that was designed to carry nuclear payloads across vast distances. Learn about the innovative technology that set the B-36 apart from other aircraft of its time, including its unique six-engine configuration and impressive wingspan.

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[pettyfogger]

When I was just a little guy in about 1952. My folks dropped me off with my grandparents for a weekend and as we watched them drive out of sight I was about to throw a hissy when the sounds of many massive engines caught my attention. Even at age 4 or so, I was aware of most WWII Fighters and bombers like the B 17, B 24, & the B 29 from news reels and old cousins models dangling from their bedroom ceilings, but a flight of three B 36 Peacemakers came roaring across our view at what I now know was no higher than 1, 500-2, 000 feet overhead. The rumble of their massive radial engines rattled grandma's windows and my 10. year old uncle was stunned, yelling at grandpa & grandpa that the planes had their engines facing backwards.
That moment planted a seed that made me an airplane junkie. Plotting out that flights direction of travel, I am convinced these planes we're heading directly to Minneapolis St. Paul Wold-Chamberlland airport, about 100 miles away. I decided that these planes we're either heading there to refuel or perhaps were going 😢 as there have been military detachments there since before WWII.❤❤❤

[mta]

Co star of the movie Strategic Air Command.

[howardpacker]

The defense department wanted Convair to build Jack Northrop XB49. Northrop refused, so eleven wings were cut up and scraped. The B 36 was just a really big bullet catcher. The XB 49 was faster, more maneuverable and stealthy.
I got my information from a book I bought at The Planes of Fame Museum at Chino airport East of Los Angeles in Chino, California.
KTLA channel 5 TV in Los Angeles interview Jack Northrop before he died just after the B 2 was put into service, 50 Year after the flying Wing was first proposed. It did allow Boeing the opportunity to build the B 47 B 52, and 700 series passenger air liners.

[jrgordon]

So is it a front facing prop or rear facing prop... It really does matter you know...

[wm]

God it looked like s**t though didn't it ?