The B-36 is the largest bomber and the last piston engine powered bomber produced by the United States. First designed to meet a World War II requirement for a plane capable of hitting targets in Germany from bases in the United States the prototype did not fly until August 8, 1946. A total of 383 Peacemakers were built between 1947 and 1954. Markings shown on this unit: 95th Bomb Wing, Biggs AFB, El Paso, Texas

The massive Peacemaker has been beautifully restored and is so impressive. Ten engines turning and burning must have made a loud song when it was flying. Only four of them in existence.

A very long nose moment on this bomber.

Photographed in the restoration compound of the Pima Air & Space Museum. It is apparent that the guys working on her are really making progress now. This was the first time for me to see a Peacemaker and it will be a magnificent aircraft when finished.

A big gap in the middle of the Pima Museum meant that finally it was possible for me to get a side on shot of this incredible aircraft.

Quite a bit of progress had been made on the restoration since my last visit to the museum in April 2007.

This aircraft was the last B-36 delivered when it went into service on August 14, 1954 and the last B-36 in service when retired on February 12, 1959.

This aircraft was the last B-36 produced and has been beautifully restored by the folks at Pima Air & Space Museum.

Last B-36 built. Displayed at Fort Worth since 02.59, and transfered to nearby Carswell AFB in 1977. To Pima Museum at Tucson in 2005 and now fully restored there.