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Legendary Test Pilot, Robert Bob Hoover passed away. A true legend and one of the worlds greatest pilots. Bob was the back up pilot for the Bell XS-1. God Speed.
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60 years ago today, Lawrence D. Bell founder of the Bell Aircraft Corporation passed away.
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Happy Birthday Huey! 60 years ago today the original XH-40 (55-4459) made her maiden flight with the legendary Floyd Carlson at the controls. Floyd learned of Larry Bell’s death upon landing after that first flight. Today the XH-40 returns to Ft Rucker totally restored and ready for display.
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Remembering the CBI
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On this date, October 14, 1947 the Bell XS-1 broke the sound barrier.
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Bell Test Pilot – Alvin Tex Johnston flew the Bell XS-1 and resolved trim control problems with the aircraft.
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