Sun Mar 15, 2015 1:15 pm
Fouga23 wrote:Spectre_I wrote: It's a hulk and beyond restoration.
While I agree with you that there are many parts missing that would be near impossible to find, why not try to save the nose/cockpit section? That way a piece of it can be preserved, you have a (partial) Hustler for the museum, and a restoration of that part seems perfectly feasible. Better that no Hustler in the museum and the last available survivor to become beercans!
Sun Mar 15, 2015 1:18 pm
ALOHADAVE wrote:The B-58 out on the Edwards range is not beyond restoration. It just needs EXTRA work. I recently visited the plane, with permission of course.
It needs to be saved. They also have a B-47 out on the range too.
http://pacaeropress.websitetoolbox.com/post/derelict-b47-out-on-the-edwards-afb-range-7256058?pid=1285901540#post1285901540
Sun Mar 15, 2015 5:51 pm
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Wed Mar 18, 2015 7:24 am
Blackbirdfan wrote:Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't Super Snoopy one of the chase planes for the XB-70 and/or the YF-12 programs? Yes, its in pretty sad shape, but it does have some good history.
Will
Wed Mar 18, 2015 3:18 pm
sandiego89 wrote:Blackbirdfan wrote:Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't Super Snoopy one of the chase planes for the XB-70 and/or the YF-12 programs? Yes, its in pretty sad shape, but it does have some good history.
Will
I am not aware of "snoopy" 55-665 being used a chase aircraft.
55-662 was used as a XB-70 chase aircraft, after she was converted to a TB-58. Perhaps she was the only Huster used for XB-70 chase?
Snoopy was used for the A-12 program, but not as a chase aircraft as far as I know. She got the long nose and other changes to test the radar system and GAR missile for the F-108 Rapier and the A-12.
One source:
http://b58hustlerassn.net/B-58%20Aircraft%20History.pdf
I have Jay Millers excellent book at home, may have more info....