B-57B Canberras of the 345th Bombardment Wing in flight, 1957. In place of the curtailed B-57A, a more refined bomber variant, the B-57B, was developed.

The Martin B-57 Canberra is a United States-built, twin jet engine tactical bomber and reconnaissance aircraft that entered service with the United States Air Force (USAF) in 1953. …

Dec 1, 2023 · The Martin B-57 Canberra was developed by the USAF as a replacement for the Douglas B-26 Invaders during the Korean War. The B-57 was highly regarded for its bombing …

It was the last tactical bomber used by the United States Air Force, being engaged in combat operations during the Vietnam War (1963–1971). It also performed a wide variety of other …

May 19, 2019 · The B-57E was a B-57B equipped with target-towing equipment, target containers being fitted to the lower rear fuselage. Some 68 B-57Es were completed and served with Tow …

Nov 4, 2024 · The first American-built version of the Canberra was designated B-57A. It was virtually identical to its British counterpart but featured some modifications to accommodate …

Designed in the 1940s, modified in the ’50s and combat tested in the ’60s, B-57s were beginning to show their age by the ’70s and were used primarily to test American air defenses by posing …

Jun 19, 2017 · B-57A - First United States Production Model fitted with Wright J65-W-I turbojets based on the Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire powerplants.

The Martin B-57 Canberra is an American-built, twin-engined tactical bomber and reconnaissance aircraft that entered service with the United States Air Force (USAF) in 1953. The B-57 is a …

The Martin B-57 Canberra is a twin-engine jet tactical bomber and reconnaissance aircraft introduced in 1954. It entered service in 1953 with the United States Air Force and was retired …