1961: Convair B-58 Hustler

paris air show

The Convair B-58 Hustler, seen here in a file photo, was the U.S. Air Force's first operational bomber designed to fly twice the speed of sound. It crashed during flights at the Paris Air Show in 1961 and 1965.

First published June 16, 2017: 5:33 PM ET

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