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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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October 20, 1956 – Lawrence D. Bell, founder of the Bell Aircraft Corporation passed away.
59 years ago, the aviation industry lost a great leader. via Niagara Aerospace Museum's Facebook Page.
77 years ago today, October 14, 1938 the Curtiss P-40 designed by Donovan Berlin made its first flight.
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Visit the museum today a view historic Bell Aircraft videos on the X-1 and goal to break the sound barrier.
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Bell Test Pilot – Chalmers “Slick” Goodlin
Slick flew the Bell XS-1 26 times proving the aerodynamic stability, engine reliability, and systems performance. Bell's contractual obligation was
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.