The Soviets actually FLEW a TB-3 bomber with FIVE fighters attached…..

My model of same…..

More info here.
They also flew a TB-3 with two I-16SPB fighter-bombers attached – and successfully attacked Constanta with them.
Ken
PS – I’ve also done a model of the GRB-36D – the ‘FICON’ project with an RF-85K under a B-36….. here.
PPS – Who needs to swell Pampa’s coffers by visiting his website – when we can discuss it here.