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Martin X-24A

X-24A lifting bodies, a joint NASA/USAF project, was designed to investigate flight characteristics within the atmosphere from high altitude supersonic speeds to landing. The X-24A launched into space by rocket boosters to ferry crews and supplies to space stations. Upon reentry into the atmosphere, they can be maneuvered to a landing site. First powered flight March 1970. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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Martin X-24B

The flight plan for the X-24B. After being carried to about 45,000 feet (13,680 meters) altitude by a B-52, the X-24B was released. Following ignition and burnout of the rocket engine, the pilot guided the lifting body to a glide landing. On August 5, 1975, the X-24B made the first landing of a lifting body on a conventional runway. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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Martin X-24B

In 1972, the X-24B with a more stable external configuration designed by the Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory. The new body was delta-shaped and had twice the lifting surface of the X-24A. Testing program were to explore handling qualities of the wingless configuration for extended near-earth flight and for conventional runway approaches and landings. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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McDonnell XF-88

XF-88 was designed to fill a USAF requirement for a "Penetration Fighter", a new class of aircraft for long-range escort of USAF bombers. First flight was on 29 October 1948. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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NB-52B Stratofortress

1960's--The NB-52B is still used as a test aircraft and carrier aircraft for research vehicles at the NASA. In addition to supporting the X-15 and Lifting Body programs, the NB-52B was used as a mothership for the Spin Research Vehicle, DAST, Pegasus and X-38 programs, it was also used to test drag chutes for the F-111 and space shuttle. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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North American X-15A

X-15A, designed to provide data on material and human factors of high-speed, high-altitude flight, made the first manned probes into the lower edges of space. It was built for speeds of up to 4,000 mph and altitudes of 50 miles, but these goals were exceeded on numerous occasions.The first powered X-15 flight was made on Sept. 17. 1959. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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North American XP-51

The North American XP-51, delivered to the AAF in Aug. 1941. For photo recon and ground support use due to its limited high-altitude performance. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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Northrop X-4

X-4 was developed for the study of flight characteristics of swept wing semitailless aircraft at transonic speeds (about Mach .85). X-4 was turned over to the Air Force and then to the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) in May 1950. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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P-40K Warhawk

P-40K which was assigned to Capt George Manning of the 7th Fighter Squadron while stationed at Port Moresby, New Guinea, in December 1942. Capt Manning served as the squadron's "ops exec" and flew this aircraft on numerous defensive patrols.(color), Graphic by Staff Sgt. Kenneth D. Lustig
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P-51D Mustang

1040's--P-51D was designed showed promise and AAF purchases of Allison-powered Mustangs began in 1941 primarily for photo recon and ground support use due to its limited high-altitude performance. Mustangs served in nearly every combat zone, including the Pacific and Korean War. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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SR-71A Blackbird

SR-71A makes first flight, reaches 45,000 ft. and 1,000 mph. 22 December 1964. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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SR-71A Blackbird

The SR-71, is a long-range, advanced, strategic reconnaissance aircraft. The first flight took place on December 22, 1964.(b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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SR-71A Blackbird

SR-71A strategic reconnaissance aircraft. The first flight of an SR-71 took place on December 22, 1964.(b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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SR-71B Blackbirds

SR-71B trainer model, are on loan to NASA for their high-altitude testing program. SR-71B set numerous world high-altitude and speed records. On July 28, 1976, an SR-71 flew 2,194 mph to set both the world absolute and class speed records over a 15- to 25-kilometer straight course. That same day, another SR-71 flew to 85,069 feet setting the record for sustained horizontal. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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T-38 Talon

T-38, first supersonic trainer, which offered high performance with low maintenance and operating costs. First Flight 10 April, 1959. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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TF-104G Starfighter

1950's--TF-104G notable features extremely thin flight surfaces, short straight wings with negative dihedral, irreversible-hydraulically-powered flight controls, controllable horizontal stabilizer, an antiskid brake system, an automatic pitch control system, a boundary layer control system, and on single-place aircraft a maneuvering automatic pilot. Internal fuel cells and external fuel tanks may be serviced through a single-point pressure refueling system. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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X-15

X-15, designed to achieve hypersonic speeds--speeds in excess of Mach 5--and to climb more than 50 miles above the earth's surface, the dart-like X-15 became the first aircraft to actually be piloted into near space. The first powered X-15 flight was made on Sept. 17. 1959. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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X-3 Stiletto

X-3 was designed to test features of an aircraft suitable for sustained flights at supersonic speeds and high altitudes. A secondary mission was to investigate the use of new materials such as titanium and to explore new construction techniques. First test flight at Edwards AFB, California on October 20, 1952 and flew supersonically in June 1953. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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XB-70A Valkyrie

5{XB-70A world's most exotic airplanes, was conceived for the Strategic Air Command as a high-altitude bomber that could fly three times the speed of sound (Mach 3). made its initial flight on September 21, 1964. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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XF-91 Thunderceptor

XF-91 high-speed experimental interceptor, rocket-powered combat-type to fly faster than the speed of sound, unusual design features--taper wing, high angle of attack for takeoff, landing and low angle of attack for high-speed flight, landing gear that retracted outward with the tandam wheels and a rocket engine that augmented the standard jet engine to provide an outstanding rate of climb. May 9, 1949. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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