Giant bomber

Posted on June 13, 2008 by lmharnisch
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Above, The Times’ drawing of Douglas’ bomber, June 13, 1938.
Xb19

Here are a couple of photos of the XB-19 from the National Museum of the United States Air Force. The XB-19 made its first flight in 1941.

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My thanks to P.J. Connolly to pointing out the XB-19.
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I am retired from the Los Angeles Times
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