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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.

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EC-135 Looking Glass restored to its original state on display at SAC Museum

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How the B-36 Peacemaker bomber survived to five cancellation attempts during its career

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BUFF driver explains how it was flying the B-52 on a low level training sortie

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Aviation History / Cold War Era / Military Aviation

[Video] The B-52 Strategic Bomber that Landed at Duxford and Performed the Shortest Runway Landing Ever Done by a BUFF

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Cold War Era / Military Aviation

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Cold War Era / Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation

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Aviation History / Cold War Era / Military Aviation

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

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Cold War Era / Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation

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Cold War Era / Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation

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Cold War Era / Military Aviation

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