The Convair B-36 Peacemaker played a major role in the early years of the Cold War, taking the lead in preserving the balance of forces during great changes in the world's geopolitical situation. The B-36 did not take part in any of the military conflicts of its time and never dropped its bomb load in actual conflict conditions. In subsequent years all B-36Bs were modified to the B-36D standard, and their operational use continued until the late 1950s. Only with the advent of another well-known bomber, the B-52, were they allowed to depart to a well-deserved retirement.

• Markings for 2 aircraft: Convair B-36B-1CF-44-92033 Peacemaker, USAF, 7th BG(H), Alaska, 1949; (2) Convair B-36B-1CF-44-92075 Peacemaker, USAF, 8th BG, Eielson AFB, February 1950
• 1:144 scale plastic model kit from Roden, can be built with or without paint, requires glue