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From: gmm@bunker.UUCP (Gregory M. Mandas)
Newsgroups: net.aviation
Subject: Re: B-36 and the Flying Wing
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Date: Mon, 27-Aug-84 11:07:19 EDT
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Posted: Mon Aug 27 11:07:19 1984
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	Werner,

	The B-36 was built right after WW II to be the first long
	range bommer. The Wright Patterson Air Force Base Museum 
	has a B-36 in static exhibit. Several other static exhibits 
	are placed under the wings of the B-36. The thing is big, 
	very big. The jets were added during flight testing to get 
	the thing off the ground.

	I believe they also have a B-46. Which is the plane I think
	you are refering to in the immortal "Stratigic Air Command".
	The B-46 was quickly outdated by the B-52. There are none on
	exhibit at WPAFB, they need all the broken B-52's for parts.

	If you are interested in Flying history I suggust you spend a
	day or two in Dayton, Ohio. Birthplace of aviation and all that.

	If memory serves, the Air Force Meseum has:

	XB-70, X-15
	Wright B Flyer (First military Wright plane)
	Mig (Korean vintage)
	Enola Gay
	Wright's first wind tunnel
	History of engines display (cut aways, so you can see inside)
	Several WW I planes.
	First Transworld plane
	B-17, B-26, B-36
	F-86, F-101
	A tiny jet called a Stinger (I think) that was designed to be
	carried on the B-36 and dropped to fly air defence and be pulled
	back into the B-36 when done.
	
	There is also a anex where you can see restorations taking place.

	The Musem book store is full of books and some great prints of
	aviation art.

	Dayton also has an Aviation Hall of Fame.

	You could call the Dayton Chamber of Commerce for full info.

	Greg Manda
	Ittvax!bunker!gmm