| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 46-63 |
| Alternate Serial: | 6063 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell S-1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell S-1/X-1 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell X-1 |
| C/n (msn): | 2 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force / NACA - National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Edwards - AFBMap |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KEDW IATA: EDW Local: EDW Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 25 October 1984 |
| Photo by: | Paul Seymour |
| Photo ID: | 732823 |
| Photo Comment |
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Originally designated as X-1-2. Converted to an X-1E in order to pursue the goals originally set for the X-1D and X-1-3 which were lost to explosions in 1951. First flew in 1955. Assigned to NACA High-Speed Flight Research Station, later the High-Speed Flight Station at Edwards AFB, CA. Permanently grounded after its 26th flight in 1958, due to the discovery of structural cracks in the fuel tank wall. Later put on display at Edwards AFB. This photo is copyright © Paul Seymour, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 2 October 2024, and has since been viewed 53 times. |