| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | "52-1534" |
| Alternate Serial: | 21534 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | English Electric Canberra |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Martin B-57 Canberra |
| Aircraft Version: | Martin EB-57B Canberra |
| C/n (msn): | 087 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Abilene - Dyess AFBMap |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KDYS IATA: DYS Local: DYS Other: - |
| Collection: | Dyess Linear Air Park |
| Photo Date: | 9 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Aad van der Voet |
| Photo ID: | 718383 |
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This aircraft was delivered on 5 Nov 1954 as a B-57B. It was later converted to EB-57B, an electronic warfare version that was unofficially nicknamed the "Night Intruder". It retired from service on 3 Dec 1981, and came to Dyess AFB for display two years later. This Canberra's true identity is ex USAF 52-1504, and it was initially displayed as such. But in 2022 it was falsely painted as "52-1534", an aircraft that crashed near Laredo, TX on 29 Nov 1955. This photo is copyright © Aad van der Voet, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 20 August 2024, and has since been viewed 122 times. |