New B-36 Bomber Peacemaker Tested

Clip: 350819_1_1

Year Shot: 1950 (Actual Year)

Audio: No

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1551

Original Film: 023-386-04

HD: N/A

Location: Fort Worth, Texas

Timecode: 00:11:47 - 00:12:31

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Jumpy, blurry dark and dull in contrast and imagery New B-36 Bomber Peacemaker Tested The addition of four jet engine units gives the mighty intercontinental bomber plenty of extra power for take-off, and added speed aloft. A big deterrent to aggression! Due to early problems the B-36 units were not fully operational until 1951. The fact that the B-36 was never used in combat was indicative of its value in "keeping the peace." Establishing shot the B-36 is taxing on the tarmac taking off for flight. MCU of B-36 lift off. MS of the back of the B-36 in flight with the six back props. in plain view. Air to air aerial and a MCU of the top of the plane.