First jet flight across the pacific

1952 July 29 first jet flight across the pacific

North American B-45 Tornado

On July 29, 1952, an RB-45C made the first non-stop Trans-Pacific flight, having been refueled twice by KB-29s along the way.
Maj. Lou Carrington and his crew of the 91st Reconnaissance Wing flew from Alaska to Japan in 9hrs 50mins, winning the MacKay Trophy for their achievement. Within the 91st SRW, by 1954 the RB-45C had been replaced by the RB-47E.

Role - Strategic bomber
Manufacturer - North American Aviation
First flight - March 17, 1947
Introduction - April 22, 1948
Retired - 1959
Primary users - United States Air Force, Royal Air Force
N:o of AC produced - 143

Source: Wikipedia