the entire crew was busted back one grade.” Since May 1960, the command had been keeping more than 400 B-47, B-52, and B-58 strategic bombers—about a third of the fleet—on 15-minute ground ...

Known as the “Mother Jet,” the B-47 Stratojet revolutionized aviation with its speed and design. Discover how this pioneering bomber shaped modern airpower and set the standard for future jets.