| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 52-1496 |
| Alternate Serial: | 21496 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Canberra |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin B-57 Canberra |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin B-57B Canberra |
| C/n (msn): | 079 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Laverton (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: YLVT IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 16 September 1962 |
| Photo by: | Bob Neate / Geoff Goodall |
| Photo ID: | 144022 |
| Photo Comment |
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Crashed departing Laverton the next day, killing the crew. It was suspected the pilot attempted a climbing roll after takeoff as performed by an RAAF Canberra during the air show. However RAAF Canberra engines were fitted with fuel accumulators that ensured a fuel supply when inverted. USAF B-57 engines were not. This photo is copyright © Bob Neate / Geoff Goodall, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 31 May 2019, and has since been viewed 1997 times. |