Bell X-1A was a slightly larger, much-modified version of the first-generation X-1. Charles E. “Chuck” Yeager made history again in 1953 in the Bell X-1A when he set another record by exceeding Mach 2.5. In 7 years as a test pilot, he averaged 100 flying hours per month. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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