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USAF B-29 Exercise with RAF Fighter Command
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1948

USAF B-29 Exercise with RAF Fighter Command

On 16 February 1948, USAF B-29 bombers took part in air defence exercises with RAF Fighter Command during the early Cold War.

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On 16 February 1948, USAF B-29 bombers took part in air defence exercises with RAF Fighter Command during the early Cold War.
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