B-57 in Viet Nam

Ed, Juvat and Oxmoron,

Thanks for the information. The better half is going make some noise
about another Amazon purchase if I can find either of those titles.

I've become interested in the plane because I'm looking for a new RC
project to design and build. THat big wing will mean a light wing
loading, always a good thing flying off grass. Assymetric thrust might
be an issue should I lose one of the engines. I guess time will tell.
In the mean time learning more about the plane and the missions will be fun.

Thanks again.

Chris

Ed Rasimus wrote:

On Fri, 10 Oct 2003 15:19:05 GMT, Juvat
wrote:


After an exhausting session with Victoria's Secret Police, Chris
Spierings blurted out:


I'd like to learn more about the various roles and missions the B-57 was
used for in Viet Nam. Can anyone point to written material or resources
that might be worth having a look at?

Specifically for SEA look for Robert C. Mikesh's "B-57 Canberra at War
1964-1972." **or** "Martin B-57 Canberra: The Complete Record."

The second one is a re-titled version of the first, this time
published by Schiffer. Mikesh was a B-57 pilot and at one time the
Curator of the NASM.

Juvat


Here's a link: http://www.b-57canberra.org/vietnam.htm

You might also check Amazon
(http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...846&vi=reviews)
for info about Elaine Shepard's book "Doom Pussy".

There were two B-57 USAF squadrons rotating out of the Phillipines,
the 8th and the 13th TBS. The 8th called themselves Doom Pussy and the
13th were "the Devil's Own Grim Reapers." In combat they were
call-sign Red Bird and Yellow Bird. Most of the time they deployed to
Phan Rang, but they also spent time at Danang and Bien Hoa.

There was also an RAAF deployment of Canberras during the early part
of the war.

Chris wrote:
I've become interested in the plane because I'm looking for a new RC
project to design and build. THat big wing will mean a light wing
loading, always a good thing flying off grass. Assymetric thrust might
be an issue should I lose one of the engines

Chris, email me. I may have something you might use.

Oxmoron1

On Fri, 10 Oct 2003 15:05:39 -0500, Chris Spierings
wrote:

Ed, Juvat and Oxmoron,

Thanks for the information. The better half is going make some noise
about another Amazon purchase if I can find either of those titles.

I've become interested in the plane because I'm looking for a new RC
project to design and build. THat big wing will mean a light wing
loading, always a good thing flying off grass. Assymetric thrust might
be an issue should I lose one of the engines.

EB-57 at least right engine out never turn right. Left out never turn
left. They lost one during an open house shortly before I arrived at
Holloman AFB, N.M. Commander of our squadron had a hard time talking
about it. A young pilot that forgot. Guess he was doing okay and then
turned into the dead engine. Blink of an eye right into the ground..

I guess time will tell.
In the mean time learning more about the plane and the missions will be fun.

On Fri, 10 Oct 2003 15:05:39 -0500, Chris Spierings
wrote:


I've become interested in the plane because I'm looking for a new RC
project to design and build. THat big wing will mean a light wing
loading, always a good thing flying off grass. Assymetric thrust might
be an issue should I lose one of the engines. I guess time will tell.
In the mean time learning more about the plane and the missions will be fun.

Hi

Go here for B-57 and Doom Pussy info. Say hello.

http://www.b-57canberra.org/

Cheers
--
LesB
Canberra Tribute Site
http://www.bywat.co.uk/

Are any B-57s in private hands?

Dan, U. S. Air Force, retired

Hi Dan

There is (or at least was) a guy in the U.S. that owns (owned) a former
R.A.A.F. Canberra B. Mk. 20 a couple of years ago.

Cheers...Chris

"av8r" wrote in message
...
Hi Dan

There is (or at least was) a guy in the U.S. that owns (owned) a former
R.A.A.F. Canberra B. Mk. 20 a couple of years ago.

Cheers...Chris





It's still there, sadly it was damaged beyond repair during shipping or
servicing (CRW) and is unlikely to fly again ;-(



Cheers


Dave Kearton