B-36 (right) next to a B-29.
The Convair B-36 Peacemaker was flown by the United States Air Force for the first time. It had originally been conceived of as a bomber that could reach Japan from Hawaii. It became the US's first dedicated nuclear strategic bomber.
An absolutely massive airplane, it would have a short service life, being retired in 1959 with the onset of the B-52. It was never flown in combat.
Gen. Billy Mitchell received a posthumous Medal of Honor. He was also posthumously promoted to Major General.
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