RF-82B

[GTX]

Something I came across - a single F-82B was converted into a photo-recon RF-82B in the late '40s:

In flight trials:

Pod in construction:

With an without pics:

Regards,

Greg

 

[Tophe]

Thanks for sharing this discovery ;D

 

[Jos Heyman]

This aircaft had its first flight, in this configuration, on 15 November 1948. No other aircraft were converted.

 

[ReccePhreak]

I FINALLY picked up a Modelcraft 1/48 F-82B Twin Mustang, so I shall be using your scans as reference, to convert my kit. ;D

Larry

 

[Jschmus]

I find it ironic that the AAF selected the Twin Mustang over the XP-61E for the long-range escort, yet went on the use the E-derived F-15 Reporter in the photo recon role.

 

[Steve Pace]

Something I came across - a single F-82B was converted into a photo-recon RF-82B in the late '40s:

In flight trials:

Pod in construction:

With an without pics:

Regards,

Greg

Do you have the photobucket link to this? Thanks! -SP

 

[Steve Pace]

I just got this image of the RF-82B from the History Office at the Air Force Flight Test Center, Edwards AFB, California. -SP