RB-57 during pre-flight checks by ground crew.
In 1959, two RB-57
were inducted, which brought the capability of climbing upto 72,000 ft along
with the ability to remain in air for 10hrs. Two more
similar
spy planes joined in 1960. |
In 1959 26 Martin B-57 bomber aircraft were inducted in No.7 and No.8 Sqn of
PAF replacing Halifax & improvised Bristol Freighters. |
Flight line of
B-57 aircraft. Both B-57 and RB-57 proved vital in offensive operations
in 1965 war. Air field strike an deep interdiction was the task assigned to
both B-57 units.
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