RB-29 of the 31st Reconnaissance Squadron, somewhere
RB-29 of the 31st Reconnaissance Squadron, somewhere over Korea. The reconnaissance version of the Superfortress bomber performed target and bomb-damage assessment photography. They also conducted electronic reconnaissance of enemy ground radar. Their daylight missions were dangerous as they were vulnerable the MiG jet fighters. Korean War, 1950-53. (BSLOC_2014_11_219)
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11966943
Media ID
45360682
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3000px x 2332px
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Credit
Mary Evans / Everett Collection
Source
Everett Collection
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