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Photographer: Richard Lockett Sr.
The North American X-15-2
was making its first public appearance. Photographer: Richard
Lockett Sr.
X-15-2,
Serial 56-6671, poses with the NB-52A Stratofortress launch
aircraft. Link to the history of the Stratofortresses
used to launch the X-15s and a variety of other research
vehicles. Photographer: Richard Lockett Sr.
Douglas C-133A
Cargomaster Serial 54-136 was the second built. Photographer:
Richard Lockett Sr.
An old airplane hulk is torched for
a Fire fighting demonstration.
Photographer: Richard Lockett Sr.
The flying demonstration was
brought to an abrupt halt by the crash of an Allouette helicopter. Photographer:
Richard Lockett Sr.
NB-52B,
Serial 52-008 with the X-15-1 Serial 56-6670. Joe Walker had made
the first Mach 3 X-15 flight in it on May 12, breaking Mel Apt's
record, set in the X-2 in 1955. Photographer: Richard Lockett Sr.
Boeing B-52G
refuels from a Boeing KC-135A. Photographer: Richard Lockett
Sr.
The other X-15 carrier, NB-52A Serial 52-003 taxis along the
flightline. Photographer: Richard Lockett Sr.
The NB-52A
was the fifth B-52 built and was retired in 1969. It can now be
seen at the Pima Air Museum near Tuscon, Arizona. Photographer:
Richard Lockett Sr.
Boeing B-47E
Serial 52-221. Photographer: Richard Lockett Sr.
Lockheed F-104A
Starfighters. Photographer: Richard Lockett Sr.
The first Northrop T-38A Talons were single seaters.
Photographer: Richard Lockett Sr.
Lockheed U-2A
Serial 56-6701 carried unusually bright markings for a U-2.
Photographer: Richard Lockett Sr.
The pogo landing gear of this U-2A can be seen under the wings.
Photographer: Richard Lockett Sr.
Convair YB-58A
Hustler Serial 55-662 was the third built. It was later used as a
testbed for the engine used in the XB-70A Valkyrie. Photographer:
Richard Lockett Sr.
Books about
Edwards Air Force Base and the X-15 available from 
Edwards Air Force Base : Open House at the USAF
Flight Test Center 1957-1966 : A Photo Chronicle of
Aircraft Displayed (Schiffer Military History) by Robert D. Archer
Test Colors: The Aircraft of Muroc Army Airfield
and Edwards Air Force Base by Rene Francillon
At the Edge of Space : The X-15 Flight Program
by Milton O. Thompson. The story of test flying the X-15 from the
point of view of the pilot.
Angle of Attack : Harrison Storms and the Race to
the Moon by Mike Gray. The biography of Harrison Storms, who
was instrumental in the development and operation of the X-15.
X-15 (The Nasa Mission Reports)
The X-Planes: X-1 to X-45: 3rd Edition
by Jay Miller
X-Planes at Edwards (Enthusiast Color
Series) by
Steve Pace
Go to Airshow Page of the Goleta Air and Space Museum.
Go to home page of the Goleta Air and Space Museum.
Send a message to Brian.
Edited October 3, 1996
