QB-17 pic

[Clifford Bossie]

This photo was taken at Holloman AFB sometime in the late 40's, or early 50's. It is an unidentified QB-17 and I can not enlarge the photo enough to read the data block. Who knows what happened to it, but it probably succumbed to an AIM-4 Falcon, Nike Ajax, or any number of tests:

[maxum96]

Neat picture. I'd have to say early 50's with the fact there's a B-47 in the background.

[Maverick]

Some time between 1953 and August 1959, last QB -17 flight at Holloman by 3225th Drone Squadron.

[hang the expense]

Does the color seem to orange?

[Clifford Bossie]

Does the color seem to orange?

It could be orange, but my guess is that it is red like the QF-80s flown out of Holloman at the same time. I think that Mav and Max are right on the time frame as well. Just wish I could get a serial!

[daviemax]

This photo is probably from the 1955-59 time-frame. QB is configured for night intercept. B-17 in background is likely the DB that will control it. If at a Holloman, then the missile being tested is probably Nike or possibly Falcon.

Dave

[Pogmusic]

An interesting side note....
My dad was one of the development officers for the Bomarc Missile at Eglin AFB. The last QB-17 was shot down by a Bomarc missile. You've probably seen the test footage. It is where the B-17 explodes, stops in mid-air and just falls in flames.