Entering service in 1960, the Convair B-58 Hustler was intended to fly at high altitudes and supersonic speeds to evade Soviet interceptors. While in reality it never lived up to the initial hype, the B-58 was nevertheless outrageously fast, setting 19 world speed records, including the longest supersonic flight in history. In this film from the early 1960s, Hollywood legend and Air Force Reserve officer, Jimmy Stewart, tells us more about the bomber’s many accolades. | History's Greatest Aircra

From small-town roots to Hollywood legend — Jimmy Stewart never forgot where he came from. Born and raised in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Stewart carried his hometown values of honesty, humility, and service into every role he played — both on screen and in real life. 🇺🇸 From the family hardware store on Philadelphia Street to the silver screen in It’s a Wonderful Life, his story proves that true greatness begins at home. #jimmystewart #Indianapa #pahistory #localhistory #hollywood #hollywoodhistor