RBL-X Contender of 1950,Douglas RB-66 Competitors

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From Air International 11/2008,

here is announcing for USAAF RBL-X (Recce Bomber/Light Tactical Bomber Experimental) Contest of 1950,
and the main tenders were;

- Boeing B-47 Stratojet Modified version ?
- Dougals A3D Skywarrior
- Martin Super Canberra
- Martin XB-51
- North American B-45 Tornado
- Vickers Valiant
 

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The 47 did host its electronic crew (3) in its bomb bay well Untill Vietnam.

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Wow, talk about a flying coffin. Never get me in there.
 
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