Flight of the X-15 Hypersonic Rocket ... North American Aviation chief test pilot Scott Crossfield conducted the first, unpowered glide flight of the X-15 rocket plane (56-6670) on June 8, 1959, after being airdropped from a NB-52A Stratofortress at Edwards AFB. #history #military #usaf | MilitaryPhotoDepot

Cold War Secrets of the Mojave: The Birthplace of Modern Aviation Edwards Air Force Base is one of the most legendary and secretive military installations in the world. Located in the Mojave Desert, it has been the site of countless historic flight tests and aerospace milestones. This video takes a look at the fascinating history of this unique place, exploring its origins and its crucial role during the early years of the Cold War. General Information about Flight Testing at Edwards AFB: * Loca

Today’s Aviation Trivia is rocket-powered! 🚀 ✈️ The North American X-15 was developed in the late 1950s. How many of these hypersonic planes were built in total? Hint: One of them used to hang at the National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution. Add your guess below! To learn more about the aircraft, watch this clip from Space Disasters: First Generation. And to watch more videos like this one, follow Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation. https://bitly.com/3pNech8 | Smithsonian Channel

On November 9, 1962, an engine failure forced John Barron "Jack" McKay, a NASA research pilot, to make an emergency landing at Mud Lake, Nevada, in the second X-15. The aircraft's landing gear collapsed and the X-15 flipped over on its back. McKay was promptly rescued by an Air Force medical team standing by near the launch site, and eventually recovered to fly the X-15 again. But his injuries, more serious than at first thought, eventually forced his retirement from NASA. The aircraft was sent

650K views · 10K reactions | Riding the Rocket: The Story of the Legendary X-15 FULL DOCUMENTARY: https://youtu.be/-RlhyykS1Fg The North American X-15 rocket plane was a hypersonic aircraft that flew to the edge of space at Mach 6.7. A documentary featuring beautifully restored footage from the Cold War era. #X15 #RocketPlane #EdwardsAFB #ColdWar #SpaceRace #AviationHistory #Documentary | Aviation And History | Facebook