Today In History: 29 July [1952] -- USAF Tornado makes the first non-stop crossing of the Pacific Ocean by jet,
A U.S. Air Force RB-45C Tornado reconnaissance aircraft makes the first non-stop crossing of the Pacific Ocean by jet, refueling in the air twice along the way from KB-29 Superfortress tankers.
PHOTO: A U.S. Air Force North American B-45C Tornado (S/N 48-001) in flight.
Photo Attribution: Public Domain via Wikimedia.
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