providing the Bolivian Air Force with a modern COIN capability during a period of significant internal security concerns in South America
The livery — the soft Robin's Egg blue cheatline
with the nuclear strike systems and bombing equipment removed and replaced entirely by a fuel transfer system and hose-and-drogue refueling package
and it was assigned to the CEPE
the Budd Company's hallmark finish that gave the Big Domes their distinctive gleaming appearance on the Super Chief and El Capitan
Boeing B-50A 46-013 96th Bombardment Squadron 401st Bombardment Group 28th Bombardment Wing providing the Bolivian Air ForceThese are 1 72 scale decals for Boeing B 50A Superfortress 46 013, assigned to the 96th Bombardment Squadron, 401st Bombardment Group, 28th Bombardment Wing, Strategic Air Command. The B 50A was a substantially upgraded evolution of the B 29, featuring more powerful Pratt & Whitney R 4360 Wasp Major engines, a taller fin, strengthened structure, and improved systems enough of a departure that Boeing initially designated it the B 29D before the Air