X-15 FLIGHT NO. 2-21-37 SPEED RECORD, EDWARDS AFB, CALIFORNIA, 9 NOVEMBER 1961 Part 1

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Summary: Coverage of X-15 flight No. 2-21-37 in wnich Maj. Robert White set a speed record of 4093 MPH. 1) Maj. White walking from physiological trailer to aircraft and getting into cockpit of X-15 under wing of NB-52A. 2) NB-52A taxiing with X-15 under wing. 3) NB-52A taking off with X-15 under wing. 4) AV of X-15 being released from NB-52A. 5) X-l5 landing. 6) Maj. White getting out of X-15 after flight. 7) CU of shattered cockpit window of X-15. Good (Basic: Orig. neg.)

Collection

Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations

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Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities