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E-1152
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E-1152

NASA / AFRC · 1954-01-17 · photograph (digital archive)

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These people and this equipment supported the flight of the NACA D-558-2 Skyrocket at the High-Speed Flight Station at South Base, Edwards AFB. Note the two Sabre chase planes, the P2B-1S launch aircraft, and the profusion of ground support equipment, including communications, tracking, maintenance, and rescue vehicles. Research pilot A. Scott Crossfield stands in front of the Skyrocket.

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Dryden Fleet AircraftD-558-2F-86P2B-1S (Navy B-29)Scott Crossfieldcommunicationstrackingmaintenanceand rescue vehiclesLt. Col. Marion CarlJohn MartinDouglas Aircraft
Credit lineE-1152. NASA/AFRC, 1954-01-17. Public domain. ID: E-1152.
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