Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Strategic Air Command (26-30)
SAC 75 #26 The first Boeing B-47 Stratojet was accepted by Strategic Air Command on 23 October 1951. With its sleek body, swept back … Read More
Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Strategic Air Command (21-25)
SAC 75 #21 The SAC insignia; the blue sky representing Air Force operations, the arm and amour being the symbol of strength, power, and … Read More
Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Strategic Air Command (16-20)
SAC 75 #16 In 1923 two Airco SH-4B biplanes completed the first mid-air refueling and by 1935 the grappled-line looped-hose air-to-air refueling took place. … Read More
Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Strategic Air Command (11-15)
SAC 75 #11 When SAC was created it was originally headquartered at Bolling Field, Washington DC but quickly moved to Andrews Field, Maryland. With … Read More
Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Strategic Air Command (6-10)
SAC 75 #6 Following conflicts between the east and west over Berlin, the Soviet Union cut access into West Berlin. In late June SAC … Read More
Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Strategic Air Command (1-5)
This year, the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum celebrates 75 years! To honor the men and women of Strategic Air Command, our Curator, … Read More
Restoring 049
The long journey of restoring 049 is nearing the end of the current phase. FINANCES OF 049 To date there have been approximately … Read More
F-117A “Nighthawk”
Armament: Up to 5,000 lbs. of assorted internal stores Engines: Two General Electric F404-F1D2 engines of 10,600 lbs. thrust each Crew: One Maximum cruise speed: 684 mph (.84 … Read More
Avro Hawker Vulcan
Aircraft Type: Avro Vulcan B.Mk II, S/N XM573 Mission: Medium strategic bomber Number built: 122 (all models), 75 (Mk.II version) Powerplant: Four Bristol Siddely … Read More
