Aircraft Photo of 59-2458 / 92458 | Convair B-58A Hustler | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #635035
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:59-2458
Alternate Serial:92458
Aircraft Original Type:Convair B-58 Hustler
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair B-58 Hustler
Aircraft Version:Convair B-58A Hustler
C/n (msn):61
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFBMap
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KDWF   IATA: -   Local: DWF   Other: -
Collection:United States Air Force Museum
 
Photo Date:11 June 1990
Photo by:Glenn Chatfield
Photo ID: 635035
Photo Comment

Ca.1961: TOS USAF: assigned to the 43rd Bomb Wing (SAC), Carswell AFB, TX. 5 Mar 62: Set transcontinental speed record by flying non-stop from Los Angeles to New York and back. Crew awarded Bendix and Mackay trophies. 9/64: Unit moved to Little Rock AFB, AR. 12/69: 2750th Air Base Wing (Air Force Logistics Command), Wright-Patterson AFB, OH; the plane was then ferried to Wright Field to await the construction of the new Air Force Museum.

This photo is copyright © Glenn Chatfield, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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