B & W rarities from 60 Yrs ago

[F3]

Lurking at the bottom of a wooden chest in my late dad's shed was a pile of Recognition Journals from '59 - '61 in surprisingly good condition. I was blown away by some of the pics inside them so thought some of you might be too. 1959 was the year Northrop unveiled the Freedom Fighter so it tends to figure prominently. Back then it was otherwise known as the YF-156! I think the last five would come under the well - hung category. Who 'd have thought the little F-5 could carry so much Ordnance eh Paddyboy!

Victor XA930 with RATO by Michael Britton, on Flickr

USAF KC135 re-fuelling B-58 Hustler by Michael Britton, on Flickr

USAF - TB58 Hustler by Michael Britton, on Flickr

USAF Kaman H-43 Huskie by Michael Britton, on Flickr

USAF F-104s by Michael Britton, on Flickr

USAF T-38 Talons by Michael Britton, on Flickr

USAF - Freedom Fighter with 5000 lbs bomb load by Michael Britton, on Flickr

USAF - F105D Thunderchief hauling heavy iron by Michael Britton, on Flickr

USAF Cessna A37 with sidewinders by Michael Britton, on Flickr

USAF B52H armed with Skybolt missiles by Michael Britton, on Flickr

Vulcan XL317 617 Sqn. with Blue Steel by Michael Britton, on Flickr

[Nighthawke]

Cracking post Michael! Why is it that images from that era look better in B+W? You've inspired me to take a look at some old books I have from the 60s/70s to see what was new at the time. Trouble is then you start to feel old.

[paddyboy]

Hi Mick

Cripes

Victor with RATO and Blue Steel Vulcan

Look at those little Northrops

However did they get off the ground and just how did they handle in the air

Thanks for posting

Paddyboy

[The Phantom]

Amazing shot of the Victor

Great to see the amazing Hustler.

Thanks for posting

[grumpy616]

Great shots, thanks for posting.

[Imac]

Top set and great memories. Takes me right back to when I was a wee laddie. Thanks for posting

[Sparky 119]

Some real classic stuff there

[matt e]

nice set,especially #1.2 and 3

[adderman]

Great article.
Most surprising thing is that the B52 in the photo...is STILL operating. Either 60-0008 or 09, cannot zoom in enough.
08 at Barksdale.
09 at Minot.

[Bushpilot]

I've never seen a F-104 with a flight refuelling probe before, interesting set.