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Martin B-57 Canberra: America’s little-known tactical bomber


This young Union cavalryman feels very well equipped for the coming battles with his Hall Breechloader and his 1851 Navy Colt open-top revolver. Courtesy Herb Parsons Collection.




This photo, taken in 1944, shows a B-17 waist gunner defending his aircraft. Mission after mission, this American hero did everything he could to protect his crew-mates and fend off enemy fighters.