N102 - Convair B- 36 Peacemaker

Convair B- 36 Peacemaker

To counter the possible fall of Britain to Germany the USAAF was ordered to investigate a long range bomber capable of flying to Germany and back. The B 36 was intended to have a range of 10.000 miles and could need to be airbourne for nigh on two days to achieve this all skin and component joints were to be made as smooth as possible.