by Larry A Brechner

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Convair B-36J Peacemaker

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The Convair (Consolidated) B-36J Peacemaker started its development during WW II when it was believed that an intercontinental bomber may be necessary if Great Britain fell to Germany to conduct the war from North America. It was on the slow development track when that requirement was not immediately necessary. It became operational in 1948 as a long-range bomber capable of delivering an atomic bomb from North American bases. The initial models had six Pratt & Whitney R-4360 engines mounted as so the propellers were on the trailing edge of the wing. Later models added two GE J47 twin jet engine pods used for additional takeoff thrust or faster speeds over targets. The B-36 series remained in service until 1959 when they were replaced by the all jet powered B-52. The museum’s B-36J made the last flight ever of this aircraft when it arrived in April of 1959.

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