Bell X-1B ~ for Neil and Rob by bmac62
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Here we plane nuts go...into 'hog heaven' again :)
Neil (neiwil) posted a render of this 1950s vintage rocket plane yesterday. See 'Wild Ride' here.
Rob (debbielove) and I photographed the real thing at the National Museum of the US Air Force in June 2009 and here it is. For those of you who may know Rob, that is him in the lower frame striding past the X-24A enroute to the North American XB-70 Valkyrie.
Neil...look carefully and you'll see the X-15 in the top frame just behind this X-1B.
Bell X-1B details Click Here
Bill:)
"Just Part of the Aging Process"
Comments (27)
Faemike55
Great captures
MrsRatbag
I'm sure it all means something to you plane geeks, but to me it's just good photographs of some scary machines; I'd be going for the tiny closeups and unidentifiable angles!
RodS
Great shot of this mean machine! I'm sure this would bring a smile to Col. Yeager's face! That must be an incredible place! Way to go, Bill! Us plane geeks love it!
kbrog
Can we sit in it? Can we, can we, can we? :D Excellent captures!
neiwil
Cheers Bill, looks like I wasn't too far off...X-24 have to look that one up :-) Glad you mentioned the X-15, drop bye my Gallery tomorrow ;-) I see the vertical takeoff 'name escapes me' in the background (lower shot).Those who know me have probably spotted a train of thought going on here. Thanks for this and the Dedi.
goodoleboy
Fine couple of fotos, considering the poor lighting conditions, of this barn burner, which looks in tip-top shape, Bill. Incidentally, this craft was attached underneath a mother ship, possibly a B-52 - I don't remember precisely - then released at the appropriate altitude to soar into the upper atmosphere at an amazing speed for that era. Ditto for the X-15.
bazza
Fabulous captures Bill these babies look great!!
auntietk
Ummm ... it's very shiny! :D :*
blinkings
Super shot Bill. I was just reading that these planes were meant to fly at speeds exceeding Mach 2, with maximum altitudes above 90,000 ft. WOW
awjay
excellent images...
jayfar
Really great shots Bill. Would love to have been there!!!
durleybeachbum
Looks like the flying equivalent of one of those MG Midget cars that cripple your back getting into them!
helanker
Very cool shots both of them :)
jendellas
It looks like they are brand new, lovely captures!!!
cfulton
This is a stunning bit of aviation history, Bill! Clive
flavia49
splendid captures and collage!
Richardphotos
I recall seeing this rocket flying after it was released from a B52? it was a miracle he was able to land it
Buffalo1
The bullet shape that Bell used is very evident in these shots. Fine POVs.
T.Rex
Thanks for this post - brings back memories. A time when the US was absolute leader in science and technology before the dumbing down of our schools. Man, was I impressed reading and seeing some of the (fuzzy) photos of this plane. Now I get a closer look! :-)
Rainastorm
Oh wow this is such a cool capture and I am positive Rob will love it, sure Neil will also...excellent Bill!
prutzworks
love x planes thanx for sharing
MagikUnicorn
Superb rocket plane :)
tennesseecowgirl
awesome images. Happy Saturday!
jocko500
it a small one but i bet it goes fast. the person walking gives it the scale to see how big or small things are
jocko500
it a small one but i bet it goes fast. the person walking gives it the scale to see how big or small things are
danapommet
She is a beauty Bill and both POV are fantastic. Dana
debbielove
And I missed it! But I found it now! lol What a great dedi.. BIG surprise.. And what a wonderful 'aircraft'.. And fine museum! Thanks Bill... Rob