Northrop XP-79B s/n 43-52437 ...

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sandiego89
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Re: Northrop XP-79B s/n 43-52437 ...

Mon Jan 13, 2020 12:20 pm

TAdan wrote:If I am reading that history correctly, did it crash on its first test flight?


Yes, the XP-79B had a fatal crash on its first and only flight. Think the Natter and a few others had a fatal first flight.

The photos really show some of the details I had never appreciated, especially the "scoops" on the wing tips for latteral control. Interesting.
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Re: Northrop XP-79B s/n 43-52437 ...

Mon Jan 13, 2020 2:31 pm

sandiego89 wrote:
TAdan wrote:If I am reading that history correctly, did it crash on its first test flight?


Yes, the XP-79B had a fatal crash on its first and only flight. Think the Natter and a few others had a fatal first flight.

The photos really show some of the details I had never appreciated, especially the "scoops" on the wing tips for latteral control. Interesting.


Pilot Crosby lost control while attempting a barrel roll at a slow speed.
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