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[Boeing ETB-29A Superfortress in flight with docked Republic EF-84D Thunderjets]

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IdentifierGAF_image_055SourceGeneral Aircraft Files, Boeing B-29 B&W FolderDescriptionPhotograph of a U.S. Air Force Boeing ETB-29A Superfortress aircraft (tail number 462093) in flight with two Republic EF-84D Thunderjet aircraft (tail numbers 8641 and 8661) docked to its wings, circa 1950. This test flight was part of Project Tip-Tow, which experimented with wingtip coupling.Creation Datecirca 1950SubjectAirplanes, MilitaryBoeing ETB-29A SuperfortressRepublic EF-84D ThunderjetResearch aircraftUnited States. Air ForceOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe General Aircraft Files/The Museum of FlightRightsCopyright undetermined

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[Boeing ETB-29A Superfortress in flight with docked Republic EF-84D Thunderjets]