| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 124587 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas F-6 Skyray (F4D) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas F-6 Skyray (F4D) |
| Aircraft Version: | XF4D-1 |
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| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | Armament and Technology |
| Aircraft Name: | Skyray |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | China Lake - Naval Air Weapons Station / Armitage FieldMap |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: - IATA: - Local: NID Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 30 November 2017 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 756677 |
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This Skyray is a history maker, in October 1953 it broke the world's air speed record. It was moved to Edwards AFB in July 1955 for all kinds of tests, then transferred in April 1956 to General Electric for turbo jet engine tests. It was written off on 19 October 1960, but restored for preservation. The aircraft carries the Armament and Technology marking on its tail. It is preserved at the gate of China Lake as part of the Museum of Armament and Technology sinceApril 2004. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 8 December 2024, and has since been viewed 207 times. |