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Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket
Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket Detatched from the B-29 Superfortress at 35, 000Ft at the Start of a 1300 Mph Filght over the Mojave Desert with 34 Year Old Test-Pilot Mr Bill Bridgeman Flying Date: 1951
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1951 Air To Air California Edwards Experimental Formation High Altitude Rockets Supersonic Contrails
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the thrill of aviation history with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket in flight. This stunning image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the moment of detachment from a B-29 Superfortress at an astonishing 35,000 feet, as 34-year-old test pilot Bill Bridgeman begins a record-breaking 1,300 mph flight over the Mojave Desert in 1951. Our Fine Art Prints are produced using the highest quality materials and printing techniques, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail that bring this iconic moment to life in your home or office. Order now and relive the excitement of aviation's golden age.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this thrilling image from 1951, the Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket soars through the clear blue sky, detached from its B-29 Superfortress mother ship at an astonishing altitude of 35,000 feet. At the helm of this groundbreaking experimental aircraft is 34-year-old test pilot Bill Bridgeman, who bravely navigates the Skyrocket on the start of a record-breaking supersonic flight over the Mojave Desert. The D-558-2 Skyrocket, a product of the Douglas Aircraft Company, was a pioneering research aircraft designed to explore the capabilities of supersonic flight. Powered by a single J35-A-5 turbojet engine, the Skyrocket was capable of reaching speeds of over 700 miles per hour, making it the fastest aircraft in the world at the time. The image captures the moment of detachment from the B-29, which had been used to launch the Skyrocket to such great heights. The contrails left by the two aircraft trail behind them, creating a stunning aerial display against the backdrop of the arid desert landscape. The formation flight is a testament to the advanced aviation technology of the time and the courage of the pilots involved. This photograph was taken at Edwards Air Force Base (AFB), located in California's Mojave Desert, which was a hub for experimental aviation research during the 1950s. The US Navy (USN) was a key sponsor of the D-558-2 Skyrocket project, which aimed to advance the understanding of supersonic flight and pave the way for future military and civilian aircraft designs. Overall, this image encapsulates the spirit of innovation and adventure that defined the early days of supersonic aviation. The D-558-2 Skyrocket and its daring test pilots, like Bill Bridgeman, pushed the boundaries of what was thought possible and laid the groundwork for the high-speed aircraft of today.
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