RB-57F, Four-engine Jet

Description

Photograph of an RB-57F in flight in August 1965. This aircraft is a four engine jet; it is a atmospheric reconnaissance aircraft.

Physical Description

1 photographic negative: color; 5 x 7 in.

Creation Information

Creator: Unknown. August 2, 1965.

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This photograph is part of the collection entitled: Where the West Begins: Capturing Fort Worth's Historic Treasures and was provided by the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Fort Worth to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 1737 times, with 6 in the last month. More information about this photograph can be viewed below.

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Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Fort Worth

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is one of the largest aircraft manufacturers in the world. Fort Worth is home to their headquarters, and they have facilities across the country. In addition to their role in national security, the company has kept extensive image archives of U.S. aeronautic and military history, especially during WWII.

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Description

Photograph of an RB-57F in flight in August 1965. This aircraft is a four engine jet; it is a atmospheric reconnaissance aircraft.

Physical Description

1 photographic negative: color; 5 x 7 in.

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Where the West Begins: Capturing Fort Worth's Historic Treasures

The materials in this collection, which include photographs, letters, books, and more, reflect the history of Fort Worth. This project was funded by the Amon Carter Foundation and the Adeline and George McQueen Foundation.

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  • August 2, 1965

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  • Oct. 7, 2008, 6:21 p.m.

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  • Sept. 22, 2020, 12:24 p.m.

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RB-57F, Four-engine Jet, photograph, August 2, 1965; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth40284/: accessed March 29, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Fort Worth.

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