Jimmy stewart b-58 hustler

Send to Email Address Your Name Your Email Address jQuery document. The first flight takes the aircraft to Mach. GX and SurferLucas like this. She was not only capable of extended mph on-the deck missions at feet then unheard of for a bomber and without the advantages of today's ground hugging radar or fly-by-wire she also set altitude and climb records. There are no members to list at the moment. The B also won every prestigious aviation award of its day, including the Bendix, Harmon, Thompson, Bleriot, and Mackay trophies. Air Force Historical Foundation,

After the war, he remained commissioned in the Air Force Reserve he would retire as a major general and stayed current in bombing planes, the successors to the Bs he flew over Germany. My squadron commander was Jimmy Stewart. CONVAIR BA Vital Statistics. The B Hustler Story Volume1 Color- New! Notable Members Current Visitors Recent Activity New Profile Posts. The round trip was a total of 4 hours 41 minutes, including refueling, and all three times were transcontinental speed records. Three pilot, navigator, defensive systems operator Serial numbers:

For 30 years, that prize lay unclaimed by any aircraft. Convair B of the US Air Force. Office of the Secretary, Historical Office, Contact Us Help Home Terms and Rules Privacy Policy. A very good thing.