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Major Jack W. Bomar distinguished himself by gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force in Southeast Asia on 4 February 1967. On that date, Major Bomar navigated an electronic countermeasures support aircraft into an extremely hazardous area to suppress radar controlled antiaircraft artillery and surface to air missiles in support of strike aircraft. Aware of the possibility of lethal missile sites and hostile aircraft in the area where poor radar returns and frequent course changes made navigation exceptionally difficult. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Major Bomar has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
1955-1958, RB-66 Destroyer
From Year 1955
To Year 1958
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RB-66 Destroyer Details
Aircraft/Missile Information
RB-66 Destroyer The RB-66 reconnaissance aircraft and the B-66 medium bomber were the most advanced of their types in the United States Air Force when introduced in 1954 and 1955. In speed, range and capacity, the B-66 twin-jet with a three man crew met all tactical requirements for delivering the most potent weapons. The RB-66 was modified for use in night photo reconnaissance, electronics reconnaissance and weather reconnaissance. The B-66 "Destroyer" was developed from the Navy A-3D "Skywarrior" for USAF use as a tactical light bomber and photo reconnaissance aircraft, with production ending in 1958. The RB-66B recon version was the first production series and totaled 155 of the 294 B-66 built. The B-66 was the last tactical bomber built for the USAF, and only the B-66B was designed exclusively as a bomber, others served as tactical recon aircraft while the final version, the WB-66D, was designed for electronic weather reconnaissance. The RB-66B was modified for service in Vietnam having cameras mounted along the bottom of the fuselage and a chaff dispenser replaced the tail gun turret.
On 10 March 1964 an American RB-66 was shot down over East Germany.
Specifications Manufacturer: Douglas Aircraft Company Designation: RB-66 Nickname: Destroyer Type: General Reconnaissance Crew: Three Length: 75' 2" Height: 23' 7" Wingspan: 72' 6" Empty Weight: 43,476 lbs Gross Weight: 59,550 lbs Max Weight: 83,000 lbs No. of Engines: 2 Powerplant: Allison J71-A-13 turbojets (and) 12 - 1,000 lb JATO Bottles Thrust (each engine): 10,000 lbs Cruise Speed: 525 mph Max Speed: 585 mph Service Ceiling: 43,000 ft Range: 1,800 mi Guns: 2 - 20mm cannons Bombs: 8,044 lbs of photo flash bombs
