| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 47-008 |
| Alternate Serial: | 7008 |
| Military Code: | BE-008 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American B-45 Tornado |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American B-45 Tornado |
| Aircraft Version: | North American B-45A Tornado |
| C/n (msn): | 147-43408 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Atwater - CastleMap |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KMER IATA: MER Local: MER Other: - |
| Collection: | Castle Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 18 September 2014 |
| Photo by: | Peter de Jong |
| Photo ID: | 240 |
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Although not very succesful, the Tornado was America's first operational jet bomber. This is one of only three surviving B-45s. This photo is copyright © Peter de Jong, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 25 July 2017, and has since been viewed 840 times. |