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Bell X-5 variable wing geometry aircraft (s/n 839)
9 Nov 1951 at Edwards - The second Bell X-5 variable wing geometry aircraft (s/n 839) arrived at Edwards Air Force Base. Research from this aircraft
Visit the museum and learn about Wester New York’s rich aviation and aerospace history. Over 100 years of unique and rare artifacts on display. Come and fly the Lunar Lander Simulator or the F-18 Flight Simulator. A great time for visitors of all ages.
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Bell Rocket Belt Pilot – Bill Suitor will present a program on the rocket belt on November 16, 2015, at the Town of Porter Historical Society at 7:00 p.m. at the Youngstown Community Center (formerly the Red Brick School) at 240 Lockport Street, Youngstown, in the Cora Gushee Room (2nd Floor – there is an elevator).
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77 years ago today, October 14, 1938 the Curtiss P-40 designed by Donovan Berlin made its first flight.
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Bell Test Pilot – Alvin “Tex” Johnston – Solved XS-1 trim system problems.
"Tex" Johnston Solved XS-1 trim system problems. via Niagara Aerospace Museum's Facebook Page.
Bell Test Pilot – Joe Cannon – X-1 Pilot
Bell Test Pilot – Jack Woolams
Jack Woolams performed the first 10 flights in the Bell XS-1. via Niagara Aerospace Museum's Facebook Page.
Bell XS-1 Construction Images
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