The USAF refuses to let any restored B-36 to fly. They're afraid what somebody might do with one. The B-36 is on record for flying at 58,000 feet, rumors say 60,000. Just like the Navy that wouldn't let retired warships steam.
@strcelrau Some of shots of the Missouri are from when she had a makeover. They towed her out and did the shots they needed. The other shots are computer graphics.
Even the museum ships cost about $1mil a year to operate. If you're operating the Missouri, the Navy will help with costs because it's the Missouri and all that goes along with that ship. I truly hope the Navy is willing to help out the New Jersey when the time comes, she has one hell of a battl...
The USAF refuses to let any restored B-36 to fly. They're afraid what somebody might do with one. The B-36 is on record for flying at 58,000 feet, rumors say 60,000. Just like the Navy that wouldn't let retired warships steam.