Middle River in Baltimore County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

RB-57A Canberra USAF Light Tactical Photo-Recon Bomber

The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 8, 2022

1. RB-57A Canberra USAF Light Tactical Photo-Recon Bomber Marker

Inscription.
• Built by the Glenn L. Martin Company
• Delivery to USAF - July 7, 1954
• In operation from 1955-1958 USAFE
• In operation 66th Tactical Recon
• Black version that flew in Europe
• Last flown by the Kansas National Guard Aug. 1992
• Donated by the U.S. Army, Aberdeen P.G.
• Restored using grant funds from Preservation Maryland
• Speed 550 MPH
• Engines: 2 Wright 65S
• Crew: 2; pilot and navigator
• Range: 1000 miles

Erected by The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, Cold. A significant historical date for this entry is July 7, 1954.

Location. 39° 19.105′ N, 76° 24.566′ W. Marker is in Middle River, Maryland, in Baltimore County. Marker is on Strawberry Point Road, 0.8 miles east of Wilson Point Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3023 Strawberry Point Rd, Middle River MD 21220, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. C-45H Beech Twin Model 18 (a few steps from this marker); F-105G Thunderchief Wild Weasel (a few steps from this marker); RB57A Canberra (a few steps from this marker); Ercoupe 415C Twin Seat Civilian Aircraft (within

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shouting distance of this marker); F100 Super Sabre (within shouting distance of this marker); A7 Corsair II Attack Bomber (within shouting distance of this marker); Douglas TA 4J Skyhawk (within shouting distance of this marker); F-4 Phantom, Multi-Role Fighter (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Middle River.

RB-57A Canberra USAF Light Tactical Photo-Recon Bomber Display image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 8, 2022

2. RB-57A Canberra USAF Light Tactical Photo-Recon Bomber Display

Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 8, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.