The photo was taken at RAAF East Sale in late 1961 or early 1962. It had a number of deployments in the early 1960s to RAAF East Sale with other B-57Bs as part of the USAF Crowflight deployments. Early 1962 it was back at East Sale in the same role of medium-level air sampling the filters were located in the special wingtip pods. Later in 1962, the USAF moved the Crowflight deployments to RAAF Laverton with Laverton hosting U-2s. The B-57Bs were stationed at the Avalon airfield. This aircraft sadly crashed after take-off from Laverton with the loss of both the crew on the 1962-09-17. Fuselage data show the B-57Bs having the designation NB-57B, for special weapons trials.

Identity unkown. Preserved with fake ID. It is not 41-27391. Possibly ex-XA-SED c/n unknown.

"Its Hawg Wild" displayed at Imperial War Museum Duxford. This B-29 didn't participate to WWII but was involved in 105 war missions over Noth Korea with the 307th Bomber Group based at this time at Kadena, Japan.

A closer look at the "Fulton Star System" recovery gear as fitted to 65-0971 and 65-0985. Also clearly visible is the serial number on the forward fuselage.

One of two HC-130H aircraft deployed to RAAF Base Pearce in November 1966 both were on standby for a USA space flight. Both had the "Fulton Star System" recovery equipment fitted. The other HC-130H had the serial 65-0971.

This HC-130H was one of two deployed to RAAF Base Pearce in November 1966 and was on standby for a USA space flight. The other was 65-0985.

Sold to Thai air force with serial 10213

This Eagle was sold to the Royal Saudi Air Force as 4206 on 20 September 1990

The dual seat Eagle found its way (and was sold) to Saudi Arabia as 4221 on 2 September 1990.

During the Coronet Apache deployment of twelve F-15A Eagles of the 9th TFS, 49th TFW of Holloman AFB to Soesterberg (20 May-20 June 1986), this green C-141B Starlifter gave logistical support on the arrival day.

The Coronet Apache deployment (20 May-20 June 1986) brought twelve F-15As of the 9th TFS, 49th TFW of Holloman AFB (NM) to Soesterberg air base in the Netherlands.

The Coronet Apache deployment (20 May-20 June 1986) brought twelve F-15As of the 9th TFS, 49th TFW of Holloman AFB (NM) to Soesterberg air base in the Netherlands.

The Coronet Apache deployment (20 May-20 June 1986) brought twelve F-15As of the 9th TFS, 49th TFW of Holloman AFB (NM) to Soesterberg air base in the Netherlands.

The Coronet Apache deployment (20 May-20 June 1986) brought twelve F-15As of the 9th TFS, 49th TFW of Holloman AFB (NM) to Soesterberg air base in the Netherlands.

Departing off runway 32 and carrying markings showing it's the 2000th Hercules built

NASA/KST QF-106A sitting in the static line-up at the 1997 Edwards AFB show. This QF-106 was used by Kelly Space & Technology to demonstrate a reusable tow launch vehicle in a project known as Eclipse for the Air Force. A couple months after this photo was taken they made the first towed flight behind a C-141. You can read about the details here; https://www.nasa.gov/centers/armstrong/news/FactSheets/FS-049-DFRC.html