JETs Vol. 25-17: WB-57F Canberra

We released an RB-57 Canberra back in 2023 but have been on the hunt for the big wing recon version, the WB-57F, for some time. A joint Martin/General Dynamics project - only 21 of the tactical bombers were converted to RB-57Fs (later renamed WB-57F in 1968). The type was made in response to the USAF's request for an aircraft with better performance than the current RB-57. The resulting WB-57s featured a significantly larger wingspan, more power TF33 engines, and pod mounted turbojet engines. 

Back in 2011, the folks at NASA pulled WB-57F 63-13295 out of the boneyard and began the extensive process of returning that airframe (now tail N927NA) to flight status. At the time, NASA was operating two other WB-57Fs: N926NA and N928NA.

The newly airworthy 927 took to the sky in 2013 - thanks to the hard work of a talented team and multiple donor aircraft that were used to get 927 back in the air; namely 63-13290 and 63-13293.

In the Spring of 2025 NASA sold multiple surplus parts from the WB program at Ellington Field. In the lot were parts from multiple WB-57Fs, and this is where the material for this release came from. 

JETs. Vol. 25-17 features JETs cut from multiple components removed from aircraft: 63-13290 and 63-13289; plus a canopy JET.

Vol. 25-17 Variants: 290 Silver Printed, 290 Silver Laser Etched, 290 Rivets, 290 Aileron, 290 Decal, 289 Silver Printed, 289 Silver Laser Etched, 289 Rivets, and 289 Decal. The Canopy JETs are offered in: Printed (full color) and Laser Etched. Printed Canopy Glass JETs will be available for one week.

This run is comprised of 1750 JETs with the majority being 290 Aileron. 

Card art provided by BVR.