Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum

 

 

 

The second built XB-47, 46-066 first flew on July 21, 1948. Following it's delivery to the USAF in December of that year, it served as a flying test bed until it's retirement in 1954. It's final destination was Chanute AFB where it was used as a maintenance and familiarization aircraft.

 

 

XB-47 #2 S/N 46-066 with "E" model nose

 

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