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Old 19th February 2026, 13:47
Tony Kambic Tony Kambic is offline
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B-57 USAF Canberra Crash
Does anyone have any details about this crash?

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USAF 766th BS (461st TBG).
Sep 8, 1955: Crashed while landing at Langley AFB, VA due to engine failure..
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Re: B-57 USAF Canberra Crash
For now: pilot was Capt. Charles W(haley) Ables Jr. (1920-1969).
It appears there were no fatalities in this crash.

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