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Events on Wednesday 2 March 1949 1
1949First non-stop round-the-world flight completedUSAF B-50 Lucky Lady II circles the globeThe United States Air Force B-50 bomber Lucky Lady II completed the first non-stop flight around the world, refueling in mid-air four times. The 94-hour flight demonstrated the reach of American strategic airpower.