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65 Years ago on April 24, 1959: a brave but stupid USAF Captain made a controversial decision: he flew his huge RB-47 Stratojet UNDER a bridge in Michigan. The stunt cost him his flying career, but you can’t deny the incredible bravery, skill, and luck involved in the feat. The B-47 Stratojet was a six-engine jet bomber designed to fly long distances at high altitudes. With a wingspan of 116 feet and a height of 28 feet there must have been inches to spare under that bridge.If you enjoy taking a look back on military aviation history as well as current events, then check out the newsletter at: https://hangarflyingwithtog.com The author goes into more detail on the RB-47 event in this week’s issue. You'll also get a high-resolution image taken at airshows each week. Keep your eyes on the skies, and now you know!