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Northrop RF-61C (previously designated F-15A), 45-59300
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Northrop RF-61C (previously designated F-15A), 45-59300
Northrop RF-61C (previously designated F-15A), , operated by NACA carries a body to altitude. After release, the body exceeded the speed of sound, 24 September 1950
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1950 After Altitude Body Carries Designated Naca Northrop Operated Previously Release Sound Speed
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In this historic photograph, a Northrop RF-61C Sabreliner, previously known as the F-15A, taxis on the runway with a body carried in its belly, ready for transport to altitude. The aircraft, bearing the serial number 45-59300 and operated by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), is poised for an important research mission. On 24 September 1950, the RF-61C took off from Muroc Dry Lake, California, with the body securely stowed within its fuselage. Once at altitude, the body was released, and it soared into the sky, exceeding the speed of sound. This groundbreaking achievement marked a significant milestone in aviation history, as it was the first time an aircraft had carried a body to such heights and watched it break the sound barrier. The Northrop RF-61C Sabreliner was a versatile aircraft, designed for both reconnaissance and research purposes. Its sleek, streamlined shape and advanced engine technology made it an ideal platform for high-speed testing and experimentation. In this instance, the aircraft's capabilities were put to the test in a daring and pioneering endeavor that would forever change the course of aviation history. As the RF-61C taxis away from the camera, the future is uncertain, but the potential for discovery and innovation is limitless. This photograph stands as a testament to the courage, ingenuity, and determination of the pioneering men and women who pushed the boundaries of aviation and opened new frontiers in the realm of human flight.
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