March 14, 1949

March 14, 1949

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HEADLINE NEWS

Improved B-36 Is Planned By Strategists

By Robert Hotz5 min

HEADLINE NEWS

Globe Hop Sets B-50’s New Role

HEADLINE NEWS

Odom Sets Lightplane Record

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HEADLINE NEWS

Improved B-36 Is Planned By Strategists

Big bomber in top spot on Air Force program after performance exceeds estimates.

By Robert Hotz5 min

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HEADLINE NEWS

Globe Hop Sets B-50’s New Role

Nonstop flight confirms claims that refueling puts all medium bombers in the intercontinental classification.
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HEADLINE NEWS

Odom Sets Lightplane Record

Second attempt in Bonanza at 5000-mile course from Honolulu to New York is completed in 36 hr., one min.
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HEADLINE NEWS

Johnson: Friend of Air Power

Incoming defense chief known for past support of aviation industry.
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HEADLINE NEWS

Air Mail Appropriation Approved By House

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HEADLINE NEWS

More Powers Asked for Defense Secretary

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HEADLINE NEWS

Academy-but Where?

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HEADLINE NEWS

Another Airlift

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PRODUCTION

Latest Bid Awards to Industry By U. S. Air Force

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ENGINEERING

New Hull Fineness Slashes Drag

Remarkable reduction in form resistance eliminates classic inequality, makes flying boat competitive with landplane.

By Robert McLarren14 min

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