B-52G Stratofortress S/N 57-6473
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Steve Pace, in his book X-Planes over Edwards, reports that B-52G 57-6473 was used for
Skybolt captive trials at Edwards because the B-52H was not mature enough. Other
reports suggest there was a single B-52G used for trials, although B-52H planes
were photgraphed carrying dummy Skybolts. Records confirm at least
3 of the 5 launches were by a B-52G, but do not give a serial number. I will assume that 473 was used
for all the actual Skybolt launches in Florida, staged from Eglin. One photo of the first
launch shows a blurry tail number that appears consistent with '6473'.
Two RAF Vulcans were also used for captive trials but never made a live launch
Rockets used: Skybolt ALBM
Updated: 2024 Nov 25 14:07:13
| Launches: B-52G-473 | |||||||||||
| Date | Rocket | Flight | Mission | PlatCode | Platform | Site | LP | AscSite | AscLP | Pos | Apogee |
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| 1962 Apr 19 2103 | Skybolt ALBM | PL.1 | - | B-52G-473 | B-52G Stratofortress S/N 57-6473 | EGL | RW12/30 | AMR | LP1 | 80.0W 28.5N (+/- 1.0) | 78.0 |
| 1962 Jun 29 | Skybolt ALBM | PL.2 | - | B-52G-473 | B-52G Stratofortress S/N 57-6473 | EGL | RW12/30 | AMR | LP1 | 80.0W 28.5N (+/- 1.0) | 12.0 |
| 1962 Sep 13 | Skybolt ALBM | PL.3 | - | B-52G-473 | B-52G Stratofortress S/N 57-6473 | EGL | RW12/30 | AMR | LP1 | 80.0W 28.5N (+/- 1.0) | 10.0 |
| 1962 Sep 25 1409 | Skybolt ALBM | PL.4 | - | B-52G-473 | B-52G Stratofortress S/N 57-6473 | EGL | RW12/30 | AMR | LP1 | 80.0W 28.5N (+/- 1.0) | 100.0 |
| 1962 Nov 28 1845 | Skybolt ALBM | GL.1 | - | B-52G-473 | B-52G Stratofortress S/N 57-6473 | EGL | RW12/30 | AMR | LP1 | 80.0W 28.5N (+/- 1.0) | 10.0 |
| 1962 Dec 22 1415 | Skybolt ALBM | GL.2 | - | B-52G-473 | B-52G Stratofortress S/N 57-6473 | EGL | RW12/30 | AMR | LP1 | 80.0W 28.5N (+/- 1.0) | 580.0 |