The C-97 was the first widely used tanker (there were some ttanker versions
of the B-50, and both used generally the same wing and powerplants), and did
indeed refuel jets, such as the B-47.
That required good hand flying and a loss of altitued, not necessarily in
that order. Refuling in what ammounted to a long dive must have been
impressive.
The following aircraft was the KC 135, still in service. Although it appears
identical to the 707, it is actually a different airplane. The KC135 was
first, and as the airliner project progressed, it was necessary to increase
the cabin size and cross section.
Bill Pearce
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