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Collins, Robert, Lt Col USAF(Ret).
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Contact Info
Home Town Olympia, Washington
Last Address 9405 E. Ravine Trail Tucson, Arizona
Date of Passing Sep 30, 2016
Wall/Plot Coordinates Ashes Scattered at Mt. Lemmon, Tucson, AZ
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1950-1950, KB-29P Tanker
From Year 1950
To Year 1950
Personal Memories
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KB-29P Tanker Details
Aircraft/Missile Information
Boeing developed the rigid flying boom system to improve on the hose and drogue in-flight refueling (IFR) system. The boom, mounted at the aft-most portion of the KB-29P, was fitted with two small wings that allowed the boom operator to maneuver the boom. The pilot of the receiver aircraft, guided by the boom operator and light signals on the tanker belly, flew behind and below the tanker for refueling. Once in position, the boom operator "flew" the boom into the refueling receptacle, and the KB-29P flight engineer began fuel transfer.
