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Larry Bell – Aviation Pioneer
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Calspan provided their beautiful flight research facility will a full scale replica of the Bell XS-1 for the dedication ceremony. It was a fitting location to honor Larry Bell and the Bell Aircraft Corporation.
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Larry Bell surrounded by models of Bell Aircraft products and awards.
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Lawrence D. Bell, founder of the Bell Aircraft Corporation in Buffalo, New York. His vision and leadership made his company one of America’s greatest aircraft manufactuers and a leader in the aerospace industry.
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Artist rendering of the Bell XS-1 over Niagara Falls on the 65th., anniversary of that historic flight.
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Robert Woods, Bell Aircraft Chief Engineer, designer of the XS-1, first aircraft to fly faster than the speed of sound and many other famous Bell Aircraft.
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On Sunday October 14 the AIAA is honoring the Bell Aircraft Corporation for its historic and significant contributions to the aviation and aerospace industry. The event will take place on the anniversary of the Bell XS-1 flight through the sound barier. A true tribute to the all of the former employees of Bell Aircraft in Niagara Fall, New York.
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Chalmers Slick Goodlin, flew 26 flights in the Bell XS-1 before turning the aircraft over to the US Air Force.
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