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Originally Posted by PhantomWolf
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Originally Posted by Count Zero
Actually, it was the B-36. I'm not aware of any tests with the Goblin and the B-47. Yes, I have been known to read aviation books for breakfast. Thanks for asking...  |
Yes, you are right, it wasn't the B-47. It wasn't the B-36 either though, it was the B-52. |
Negative. It was intended to be used with the B-36. The test program was conducted with a B-29.
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Yenne, Bill. 1987. The world's worst aircraft. Barnes & Noble. New York. pp.102-107 (photographs)
Winchester, Jim. 2005. The world's worst aircraft: from pioneering failures to multimillion dollar disasters. Barnes & Noble. New York. pp.142-143 (1 photo & 1 sideview painting). Despite identical title to preceding, this is a different book.
Fahey, James C. 1946 (with 1949 supplement). U.S. Army aircraft 1908-1946. Ships and Aircraft. New York. p.V of supplement (photograph).
Fahey, James C. 1956. USAF Aircraft 1947-1956. Ships and Aircraft. Falls Church. p.10. (also photograph p.16).