MattS Posted August 25, 2016 Share #1 Posted August 25, 2016 This was another of the photos I picked up today. From what I've found, this Canberra was probably assigned to the 172nd Tactical Recon Squadron, 110th Tac Recon Group out of Battle Creek. It looks like a rough landing! Link to post Share on other sites
hink441 Posted August 25, 2016 Share #2 Posted August 25, 2016 Little bit of 100 mph tape and some safety wire and she will be back in the air!! Nice photos!! Chris Link to post Share on other sites
doyler Posted August 25, 2016 Share #3 Posted August 25, 2016 tail looks like it has a bit of a bend in it In Memoriam:Lieutenant J.Kostelec 1-3 First Special Service Force MIA/PD 4 March 1944 ItalyI HAVE SEEN THE ENEMY AND IT IS DAYLIGHTForget about the tips..We'll get hell to pay (AC/DC)"If you cant get out and run with the big dogs then sit on the porch and bark at the cars going by.." Have you Hugged a Clown Today? You Cant Get A Sun Tan On The Moon.. Link to post Share on other sites
38Driver Posted August 26, 2016 Share #4 Posted August 26, 2016 Just the rudder kicked to one side. Link to post Share on other sites
MattS Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share #5 Posted August 26, 2016 I've used a magnifying glass and it looks like the side says "AFNG SERIAL NO. 52-1483N". Did AFNG planes in the 50s get "N" added to their USAF serials? The number 52-1483 falls into the production run of Martin RB-57As (52-1426 to 52-1492), but according to Joe Baugher's site, 52-1483 was written off on 4/23/55. http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_serials/1952.html Plus, the Michigan Air Guard didn't start flying them until 1957 according to Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/172d_Air_Support_Squadron Any ideas? Link to post Share on other sites
wcdino685 Posted August 26, 2016 Share #6 Posted August 26, 2016 Only two crashes listed for RB-57's in MI. RB-57A-MA s/n 52-1468 *1955: USAF 30th TRS (66th TRW).*USAF 1st TRS (10th TRW).*1958: Michigan ANG 172nd TRS.*12/13/1958: Crashed at Battle Creek APT, MI. RB-57A-MA s/n 52-1471 *1954: USAF 345th TBG?*USAF 1st TRS (10th TRW).*1968-69: Michigan ANG 172nd TRS.*8/13/1969: Crashed near Manton, MI. Link to post Share on other sites
MattS Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share #7 Posted August 26, 2016 Maybe it is 52-1468, it's not real clear but that would make sense. Link to post Share on other sites
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