Mothership Collection

A Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket is launched from its Boeing B-29 mothership

McDonnell Douglas X-36 Tailless Fighter Agility Research Aircraft A/Vnumber 1, on display at the National Museum of the United States Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio

Empire Day, 24 May (litho)
2776161 Empire Day, 24 May (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Empire Day, 24 May. Postcard, early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Sud-Est Se-161 Languedoc Mothership Carrying a Leduc 0. 1?
Sud-Est Se-161 Languedoc Mothership Carrying a Leduc 0.10 Ramjet Date: 1940s

Boeing NB-52A Stratofortress, 52-3, acting as mothership?
Boeing NB-52A Stratofortress, 52-3, acting as mothership for the North American X-15-3

A fleet of massive spaceships take position over Earth for a coming invasion
A fleet of massive spaceships known as motherships take position over Earth for a coming invasion

The first McDonnell XF-85 Goblin, 46-523, alongside Monstro, its Boeing EB-29B, 44-84111, mothership

McDonnell XF-85 Goblin aloft under Monstro, its Boeing EB-29B, 44-84111, mothership

McDonnell XF-85 Goblin underneath its mothership

The X-15s supporting cradle under Boeing B-52B mothership
The X-15s supporting cradle under the Boeing B-52B mothership

North American X-15 under its Boeing B-52B mothership

North American X-15 56-6670 drops away
North American X-15, 56-6670, drops away from its Boeing B-52B mothership

North American X-15 56-6670 launched
North American X-15, 56-6670, is launched from its Boeing B-52B mothership

North American X-15 56-6671 being winched into place
North American X-15, 56-6671, being winched into place under the Boeing B-52B mothership

Boeing B-52B mothership carrying a North American X-15 with the dummy ramjet test installation and ablative coating

Bell XS-1 underneath its Boeing B-29 mothership

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"Mothership: Launching the Future of Aviation" In the vast realm of aviation, a mothership holds an integral role in propelling innovation and exploration. It serves as a platform for groundbreaking experiments and launches, carrying dreams to new heights. One such momentous occasion took place when a Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket soared into the sky from its Boeing B-29 mothership. The harmonious collaboration between these two aircraft symbolized the union of technology and ambition. Years later, at Edwards Air Force Base, another marvel unfolded as the NASA X-38 V-131 was mounted under the wing of its mighty B-52 mothership during an open day event. This awe-inspiring sight captivated onlookers, showcasing humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge. Visitors to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base were greeted by yet another testament to human ingenuity – the McDonnell Douglas X-36 Tailless Fighter Agility Research Aircraft A/Vnumber Displayed proudly at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, it stood as a reminder that progress requires both daring experimentation and meticulous research. The concept of a mothership transcends borders and time itself. On Empire Day in May, an image emerged depicting a Sud-Est Se-161 Languedoc Mothership carrying a mysterious Leduc 0. 1 aircraft. This snapshot encapsulated history's tapestry woven with countless stories waiting to be unveiled. NASA's retirement ceremony for their beloved B-52B mothership launch aircraft evoked bittersweet emotions but also celebrated its remarkable contributions throughout decades of service. DFRC director Kevin Petersen addressed an audience filled with NASA and Air Force visitors, paying homage to this iconic vessel that had propelled countless missions towards success. Behind closed doors within Dryden control rooms, dedicated engineers monitored mission progress before launching the X-43A scramjet into uncharted territory.