Pictures of Cold War aircraft. (4 Viewers)

Boeing B-47B- (S/N 51-2212) of the 306th Bomb Wing (Medium) landing with drag chute the net
Boeing B-47B- (S:N 51-2212) of the 306th Bomb Wing (Medium) landing with drag chute the net.png
 
These may have been the last USN non amphibian flying boats purchased.
 
XB-47D with two large Wright YT49-W-1 turboprops. Hoped for better fuel efficiency; not only was that worse, but engine/props were a reliability/maintenance disaster.
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XB-47D two large Wright YT49-W-1 turboprops.jpeg
 

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