B-47 Stratojet: The Jet That Created the Modern World

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Try Lovable for free at lovable.dev using my code PilotPhotog to get 20% off your first Lovable plan The B-47 Stratojet was sleek, futuristic, and deadly. It carried America’s nuclear arsenal at the height of the Cold War… and then vanished from memory. Overshadowed by the legendary B-52 Stratofortress, the Stratojet became the “Forgotten Bomber”—but its true legacy changed aviation forever. With its swept wings, podded engines, and clean fuselage design, the B-47 created the blueprint for every modern jetliner. It was the backbone of Strategic Air Command, flying dangerous nuclear alert missions and even clandestine reconnaissance flights against the Soviet Union. But it was also one of the most dangerous aircraft to fly, earning the grim nickname “crew-killer.” In this video, we explore the full story of the B-47 Stratojet—its design, service, dangers, and lasting influence on the jet age. 📡 **Get more intel delivered weekly**: Subscribe to *Hangar Flying with Tog* – my free newsletter covering military aviation, hidden history, and the next-gen tech reshaping air combat: 👉 https://hangarflyingwithtog.com 🎥 **Want the inside scoop before it hits YouTube?** Join as a **channel member** or on **Patreon** for access to *Tog’s Vlogs*—my weekly behind-the-scenes briefings, script breakdowns, and sneak peeks: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/PilotPhotog 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz_aGg3uEnfE4hU6Pu6Wj3g/join 🔔 Don’t forget to **like, subscribe, and share**—because the next generation of airpower is already on the move, and you won’t want to miss what’s coming over the horizon. Credits/Attributions: "The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement." Department of Defense Northrop Grumman Lockheed Martin Boeing Raytheon Pratt & Whitney General Electric Follow me on other social media for daily posts: 📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/pilotphotog/ 📖Facebook - https://facebook.com/pilotphotog/ 🎙 Podcast: https://pilotphotog.buzzsprout.com/ 🐦Twitter - https://twitter.com/pilotphotog/ 👾Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/pilotphotog 🎮 Discord: https://discord.gg/Js6sWCS 📰Newsletter: https://hangarflyingwithtog.com 🌐 Website: https://pilotphotog.com All animations are produced by me, Tog and are property of this channel. Opinions expressed are solely my own and do not express the views or opinions of the DOD, any government or company, 73 and now you know!