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NACA/NASA Experimental Test Pilot, 1955 - 2007

 Sub-Series — Box: 428
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 16, Sub-Series 1

Scope and Contents

This sub-series consists of technical photographs of the various X-aircraft and the support vehicles used in the launch and flight of super-sonic jets. Included among the X-15 photos are portraits of Armstrong in his flight suit and posed with the X-15 that he piloted, as well as group shots of the X-15 personnel.

Dates

  • 1955 - 2007

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Collection material is primarily in English. Russian is also present.

Access Information

Collection is open for scholarly research. A 48 hours notice and consultation with the Flight Archivist is required to access the collection.  Portions of the collection are restricted per donor restrictions and third party privacy.

Extent

0.552 Cubic Feet (One legal-size full-width manuscript box)

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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