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The B-58 Mach 2 bomber was Sexy, but Hard to Fly. Here’s why the Hustler was one of the most controversial designs in history of aviation.

Aviation History / Cold War Era / Military Aviation

The B-58 Mach 2 bomber was Sexy, but Hard to Fly. Here’s why the Hustler was one of the most controversial designs in history of aviation.

Dario Leone

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Electric Hustlers and the B-58A’s only Flight over Cuba during the Missile Crisis

Cold War Era / Military Aviation

Electric Hustlers and the B-58A’s only Flight over Cuba during the Missile Crisis

Dario Leone

Convair Thought to Transform the B-58 into a Supersonic Airliner. And to Store 5 Passengers in Hustler’s MB-1C Pod.

Aviation History / Cold War Era / Military Aviation

Convair Wanted to Transform the B-58 into a Supersonic Airliner. And to Store 5 Passengers in Hustler’s MB-1C Pod.

Dario Leone

Remembering the B-58A Hustler speed records and the 1962 Bendix Trophy

Aviation History / Cold War Era / Military Aviation

Remembering the B-58A Hustler speed records and the 1962 Bendix Trophy

Dario Leone

Here’s why the B-58’s Tail Gun Rounds moved Backwards when They Left the Muzzle

Cold War Era / Military Aviation / Weapons

Here’s why the B-58’s Tail Gun Rounds moved Backwards when They Left the Muzzle

Dario Leone

Where SAC heavies were built: the story of Fort Worth "Bomber Plant"

Aviation History / Military Aviation

WHERE SAC HEAVIES WERE BUILT: THE STORY OF FORT WORTH “BOMBER PLANT”

Dario Leone

B-58

Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation

IMPRESSIVE VIDEO SHOWS B-58 HUSTLER EJECTION CAPSULE TEST

Gabriele Barison

B-58

Aviation History / Cold War Era / Military Aviation

INTERESTING PHOTO SHOWS THE ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST B-58 HUSTLER SUPERSONIC BOMBER AT EDWARDS AFB FLIGHT TEST CENTER

Dario Leone

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