| The B-50 looked similar in appearance to the B-29, but the B-50 had thicker skin; the wings were 16% stronger, 26% more efficient, & 650 pounds lighter. The tail was five feet taller and could fold down. The engines, R4360, had 59% more horsepower than the R3350 but were not as reliable.
The squadron was to start with seven (7) RB-50 aircraft.
Operationally, the squadron was to be divided into two flights known as Flight “A” or “Half-Track” with two RB-50D aircraft, and Flight “B” or “Dream-Boat” with five RB-50D aircraft. |
