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Description
| Manufacturer: | Boeing | |
| Base model: | B-47 | |
| Designation: | RB-47 | |
| Version: | H | |
| Nickname: | Stratojet | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force | |
| Designation Period: | 1924-Present | |
| Basic role: | Bomber | |
| Modified Mission: | Reconnaissance | |
Specifications
| Not Yet Available |
Known serial numbers
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| USAF Armament Museum | Eglin AFB | Florida |
RB-47H on display
USAF Armament Museum |
Recent comments by our visitors
| Richard (woody) Woodard Anaconda, MT | I also was at Forbes AFB from 1957 to 1962. The RB47H that was shot down over the Barents sea was operating out of Brize NORTON uk. It was TDY from forbes. I remember Bob Becker whose comments appear here. We were assigned to the 55th AEMS fire control shop. 08/26/2008 @ 16:55 [ref: 22556] |
| ROBERT BECKER , MD | I WAS STATIONED AT FORBES AFB AND TDY YOKOTO 1957 TO 1960
55TH A AND E MD4 A5 TAIL TURRET SYSTEM. WHEN THE 40TH BOMB WING CAME TO FORBES I WAS TRANSFERRED TO 40TH FOR ONE WEEK I LIVE NEAR ANNAPOLIS AND WENT LOOKING FOR A MODEL OF THE RB47 AND MET MAJOR OLSTEAD WHO WAS SHOT DOWN OVER BERANT SEA JULY 1960 I GAVE HIM THE PIC OF 34294 THAT I TOOK FROM A KC97 AFTER WE REFULED THE PLANE I WAS JUST A RIDE ALONG 07/25/2008 @ 04:54 [ref: 22253] |
| ken. SMith Mesa, AZ | Hello. To the 55th Group be you 338,38,343 or the KC-97 Tanker. I was at Forbes from 12/28/55 throuh11/21/58. I was with the 55th A &E during this time. Worked on the radio and radar for all the Sqdn during that time/ Tdy to yakoda Japan, Earnet harm Newfoundland etc. Reviewing the various postings, I seem to remember a few names.
Ken 06/25/2008 @ 09:01 [ref: 21608] |
| Pete Hodgdon , FL | When I worked at LAX for the airlines, I use to see this RB47 at North American Aviation. It was used to test F-111
radar, and it had a similar nose as the F-111. It was the last duty this B-47 performed prior to flying to Eglin AFB, Fla. and retiring at the USAF Armament Museum. Many a day I saw it takeoff and land at LAX. On my lunch hour I drove across the ramp to NAA and the bomb bay doors were open and to my surprise 5 or 6 technicians were sitting at monitor positions in the bomb bay. 06/22/2008 @ 15:55 [ref: 21575] |
| john r vines panama city, FL | i was at forbes,in the 38 srs,from 1957 to 1966.so many good memories from there and good friends.the last year there i was in the 314th(tac)and from there once it tac i was always on the go with the c130's.some names of guys in the 38th,joseph g.c.preault,flipovitch,the bryant brothers,mack livley,bobby crenshaw.there is many more but at 70 my memory is starting to fade.wish i could do it all one more time. 05/12/2008 @ 23:32 [ref: 20858] |
| Monta Gibson ( Gibb ) Leander, TX | It's great to see info. on the RB-47's, 55 Strat. Recon. Wing and for me the 338th Sqdn. @ Forbes AFB. I was a Line Mechanic on a Post Flight inspection crew from 1954 to 58. For so long it almost seemed that period was just a figment of my imagination. You could'nt find any history on RB-47's or our missions. Some names that I served with, Benny Hubenak, Al Martinez, Andrew Lowe,Fred Nash,Dennis Quilty, Paul Barth, Robert Sprague. I would really like to hear from any of you guys. 03/23/2008 @ 04:47 [ref: 20235] |
| Monta Gibson ( Gibb ) Leander, TX | It's great to see info. on the RB-47's, 55 Strat. Recon. Wing and for me the 338th Sqdn. @ Forbes AFB. I was a Line Mechanic on a Post Flight inspection crew from 1954 to 58. For so long it almost seemed that period was just a figment of my imagination. You could'nt find any history on RB-47's or our missions. Some names that I served with, Benny Hubenak, Al Martinez, Andrew Lowe,Fred Nash,Dennis Quilty, Paul Barth, Robert Sprague. I would really like to hear from any of you guys. 03/23/2008 @ 04:46 [ref: 20234] |
| Neil Webner Columbus, OH | I am writing a short booklet about the death of my brother-in-law, Capt. Robert C. Dennis, on takeoff from Kindley AFB in Bermuda during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was with the 33rd Sqd, 55th SAC Wing out of Forbes. I would greatly appreciate any information concerning the required runway for the RB-47H with water assist. Also, any photos of a water-assisted TO would be helpful. 03/17/2008 @ 05:04 [ref: 20057] |
| Lisa Norton Hanscom AFB, MA | My Dad was stationed at Forbes AFB from 1957-1961. His name was John Cleri. I am wondering if anyone could tell me about his AF career or what he did there, he passed away. I currently work with the Air Force at Hanscom AFB. If anyone knows my Dad or worked with him, any correspondence is welcome. Thank you! 12/26/2007 @ 10:59 [ref: 19056] |
| Wm R Niecko Kalamazoo, MI | My entire 3 yr-9 mos tour,54-58,at Forbes I was assigned to
the 38SRS. Calvin T Moser, I remember you. I Was assigned to Maintenance as the Clerk under M/Sge James J Lolli, then clerk in the Ordery Room under M/Sgt Austin H Dresser. Met my wife of 50 yrs at Toppers Drive In on Topeka Blvd. Daughter of a T/Sgt in 90th A & E, man what a "B". Last Sept Two waitreses at the restruant I hang out at took me to Wright Pat,Dayton to see my brick at the 55th SRW memorial and to hanger #3 to see tail #4299. Words cannot describe your feelings to see the restored RB47H. The 55th memorial in the gardens is without a doubt the best of all the memorials. As usual, the 38th SRS motto "We Lead, Others Follow". 12/09/2007 @ 17:17 [ref: 18861] |
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