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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