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1953: In the rocket-powered Bell X-1A, which a B-29 bomber dropped over Edwards AFB, Calif., Maj. Charles E. Yeager attained a speed of 1,650 mph (Mach 2.44).

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Oh yeah? Well Gabreski shot down more airplanes!!!

Just kidding ya Chris. :D

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Ha Ha I know. I was always a fan of those team shots like this with the different hardware and people.

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Does anyone know if any of those specialized support vehicles still exist somewhere?

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And do they still have that roped-off hole where they put the X-1A to lift it onto the bomber?

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And do they still have that roped-off hole where they put the X-1A to lift it onto the bomber?

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Hadn't even noticed that - good eye August.

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I like that F-86 in the picture... :twisted:

J/K Chris - LOL :lol:

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Beautiful Supersonic Sabre Jet!

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And do they still have that roped-off hole where they put the X-1A to lift it onto the bomber?

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The whole hole is still there.
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I like the highly modified bomb trailer turned box trailer in silver! And the Bell CCKW 353 shop body truck...

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Zack.... Some of the support vehicles still do exist......

Aparently the trucks were scrapped and recycled into a 1967 Mustang that is garaged right down the street. I just tossed a beer can in the garbage that was made (3rd recycling) from F-86 parts........

Matter can never be destroyed, it only changes form......

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I like the highly modified bomb trailer turned box trailer in silver! And the Bell CCKW 353 shop body truck...

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Don't forget the yellow Cletrac just behind the F-86! Heck, I'd like to have the MB/GPW or the Suburban, too.

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Can you get an autographed copy for Jack?
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