South San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
B-58 Hustler
No. 59-2437
Photographed by James Hulse, October 9, 2022
1. B-58 Hustler Marker
to the
Kelly Field Heritage Foundation
by Lt Gen (Ret) Thomas McMullen,
Maj Gen (Ret) Lewis G. Curtis
and
Maj Gen Richard D. Smith
The B-58 was the world's first supersonic strategic bomber and set numerous records over its ten years of operation. Designed under the Weapons System Concept, the B-58 represented a leap into the future. The challenge of managing the B-58 spurred creation of a new directorate at Kelly AFB, a key step in the fundamental revision of Air Force management practices.
2nd Plaque
In gratitude for the countless hours spent turning a B-58 shell into the gallant bomber displayed here, the Kelly Field Heritage Foundation salutes the men and women of the 2954th Combat Logistics Support Squadron for their skill, dedication, and hard work.
This aircraft is on loan from the National Museum of the United States Air Force.
Erected 1991 by Kelly Field Heritage Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, Cold. A significant historical date for this entry is November 17, 1991.
Location. 29° 22.99′ N, 98° 33.607′ W. Marker is in San Antonio,
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in South Texas. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dedicated to Brigadier General Harold E. (Hal) Confer (here, next to this marker); Kelly Air Force Base (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); FB-111A (about 400 feet away); F-106B (approx. Ό mile away); F-15A "Eagle" (approx. 0.4 miles away); Spaatz Hall (approx. half a mile away); Station "X" (approx. 0.6 miles
Photographed by James Hulse, October 9, 2022
2. 2nd Plaque - B-58 Hustler Marker
Also see . . .
1. Convair B-58 Hustler. Wikipedia
The B-58 was developed during the 1950s for the United States Air Force (USAF) Strategic Air Command (SAC). To achieve the high speeds desired, Convair chose a delta wing design used by contemporary fighters such as the Convair F-102. The bomber was powered by four General Electric J79 engines in underwing pods. It had no bomb bay: it carried a single nuclear weapon plus fuel in a combination bomb/fuel pod underneath the fuselage. Later, four external hardpoints were added, enabling it to carry up to five weapons.(Submitted on October 13, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
2. Heritage of Kelly Field.
Kelly Field has a rich history as a thriving center of human activityreflecting the present day work that takes place at the site to support the surrounding communitys growth and connecting it to the world.(Submitted on October 13, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, October 9, 2022
3. The B-58 Hustler Marker is the top marker of the group
Photographed by James Hulse, October 9, 2022
4. The front view of the B-58 Hustler and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, October 9, 2022
5. The view of the B-58 Hustler from the side
Public Domain - US Air Force
6. The B-58 Hustler in flight
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 532 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 13, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 14, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 6. submitted on October 13, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
