Aircraft Photo of 62-0001 / 20001 | North American XB-70A Valkyrie | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #42460
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:62-0001
Alternate Serial:20001
Aircraft Original Type:North American XB-70 Valkyrie
Aircraft Generic Type:North American XB-70 Valkyrie
Aircraft Version:North American XB-70A Valkyrie
C/n (msn):278-1
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFBMap
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KDWF   IATA: -   Local: DWF   Other: -
Collection:United States Air Force Museum
 
Photo Date:22 April 1974
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID: 42460
Photo Comment

The first of two prototype Mach Three bombers. First flown 21.09.64. Max weight 542,000 lbs. Reached 77,000 feet. Retired 04.02.69 and flown to W-P AFB. Now exhibited indoors. The second example was lost in a mid-air collision.

This photo is copyright © R.A.Scholefield, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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