On 18 Sep 47 the USAF became a separate branch of the US Military. If memory serves it began as the Aeronautical Division of the US Army Signal Corps back in 1907, but didn't get it's hands on an aircraft until 1909.
72 years old. Good news: the B-52 fleet isn't quite that old! However some KC-135s are close...
72 years old. Good news: the B-52 fleet isn't quite that old! However some KC-135s are close...