This Convair B-58A Hustler is now on display in the Cold War Gallery.
Convair B-58A
Hustler
The U.S. Air Force's first operational supersonic bomber, the B-58 made its initial flight on Nov. 11, 1956. This B-58A set three speed records while flying from Los Angeles to New York and back on March 5, 1962. For this effort, the crew received the Bendix and Mackay Trophies for 1962. It was flown to the museum in December 1969.