| Air Force Research Plane Val X-1 A | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1583 |
| Catalog #: | 352528 | |
| Clip Number: | 352528-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 026-453-02 | |
| Timecode: | 00:09:08 - 00:09:40 | |
| Location: | California | |
| Year Shot: | 1953 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | AERIALS: Air to Air LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, California TRANSPORTATION/AVIATION: Jets TRANSPORTATION/AVIATION: Test Flight | |
| Description: | Dull in imagery and contrast, DOS The X-1 launched from a B-29 glides down until its rocket motor takes hold. Unofficially it is believed to reach twice the speed of sound. MCUS AIR to AIR - B 29 flying and you see the X - 1 attached to the belly of the B-29. As the B 29 is traveling it releases the X -1. MCUS AIR to AIR - The X-1 is dropped and its gliding down until its rocket motor is switched on and then trailing smoke this stubby little plane blast holes in the sonic barrier. MLS - GROUND to AIR - This little test plane is going faster than the speed of sound, 1,500 miles per hour | |
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