Canberra or RB57
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Canberra or RB57
Found this interesting photo on Facebook.
First of all: Where could it be?
Is it a Canberra or an American RB57 in the middle of the photo?
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First of all: Where could it be?
Is it a Canberra or an American RB57 in the middle of the photo?
Credits on FB
https://scontent-a-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/...93294307_o.jpg
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Does this help?
I didn't think that any B-57's had the glass bomb aimers position for visual bombing.
Also, could it be an Australian a/c?
The RAAF Canberra's were valued in 'Nam because of their visual bombing capability.
I didn't think that any B-57's had the glass bomb aimers position for visual bombing.
Also, could it be an Australian a/c?
The RAAF Canberra's were valued in 'Nam because of their visual bombing capability.
a US base in Europe, France or Spain, though leaning towards France, early 50's.
Presuming that the aeroplane at the front right of the picture is a Curtis Pusher replica, I would tend towards the U.S.A.
Now taking a further step. Cole Palen at Old Rheinbeck ( "Planes of Fame) in NY State had a Curtis Pusher replica as well as a flying "Spad" and "Avro 504" among others in the 50's.
As , presumably these would not have made long trips together far from home, it could be that we are looking at an airfield in the North East of the U.S.A. ( near or in New York State?).
Now taking a further step. Cole Palen at Old Rheinbeck ( "Planes of Fame) in NY State had a Curtis Pusher replica as well as a flying "Spad" and "Avro 504" among others in the 50's.
As , presumably these would not have made long trips together far from home, it could be that we are looking at an airfield in the North East of the U.S.A. ( near or in New York State?).
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not a uniform in sight
Many Natives in white shirts - no jackets or ties (= not UK)
The F-100 seems to have a serial #4175? possibly 41753???
No F-100's seem to have had a "41" serial but there are three "-X753"
55-3753 F-100D-30-NA
55-2753 F-100D-40-NH
53-1753 F-100C-01-NA
Many Natives in white shirts - no jackets or ties (= not UK)
The F-100 seems to have a serial #4175? possibly 41753???
No F-100's seem to have had a "41" serial but there are three "-X753"
55-3753 F-100D-30-NA
55-2753 F-100D-40-NH
53-1753 F-100C-01-NA
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The presence of an Avro 504 pins it down to either Australia or Canada, or somewhare close to Canada.
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I do think that one11 has got the 'Canberra/B57' ID right.
Also the location is definitely not Australia - Haraka is closest to the money on location, IMHO.
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I do think that one11 has got the 'Canberra/B57' ID right.
Also the location is definitely not Australia - Haraka is closest to the money on location, IMHO.
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