
Aircraft | |
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Registration / Serial: | 42-102376 |
Alternate Registration: | 2012376 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Northrop B-49 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Northrop B-49 |
Aircraft Version: | Northrop YRB-49A |
C/n (msn): | 1496 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
Location | |
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Location: | In Flight |
Region / Country: | California, United States |
Photo Date: | May 1950 to August 1950 |
Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
Photo ID: | 440562 |
Photo Comment |
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The one and only reconnaissance version of the B-49 to fly. It initially survived the cancellation of the bomber version to make 13 test flights. It was then grounded at Edwards AFB. In 1952 it made one last flight to Northrop's Ontario California factory where it was scrapped in 1953. Photo from: National Library of Australia This photo was added on 19 February 2022, and has since been viewed 567 times. |