NASA X-1E, Dryden history gallery
E-2509 The Bell Aircraft Corporation X-1E being loaded under the Boeing B-29 in preparation for a NACA High-Speed Flight Station captive flight in 1955. One rocket technician is servicing the aircraft while ano... More
NASA X-1E, Dryden history gallery
E-1927 The Bell Aircraft Corporation X-1E in 1955 on the Rogers Dry Lakebed near the NACA High-Speed Flight Station, Edwards, California. The X-1E was notable for being shorter, with a thinner wing than the X-1... More
NASA X-1E, Dryden history gallery
E-3363 A photo of the X-1E with pilot Joe Walker suited up at the NASA High-Speed Flight Station, Edwards, California. The dice and ''Little Joe'' are prominently displayed under the cockpit area. Little Joe is... More
NASA X-1E, Dryden history gallery
EC96-43421-1 The X-1E guards NASA Dryden Flight Research Center's main building. February 21,1996 NASA Photo / Les Teal NASA Identifier: 341115main_EC96-43421-1
NASA X-1E, Dryden history gallery
EC96-43434-7The Bell Aircraft Corporation X-1E is shown in this artistic night photo taken in February 1996. This aircraft is displayed on a pedestal in front of the main building 4800 at NASA Dryden Flight Res... More
NASA X-1E, Dryden history gallery
E-2392 The Bell Aircraft Corporation X-1E during a ground engine test run on the NACA High-Speed Flight Station ramp near the Rogers Dry Lake. The rocket technician is keeping the concrete cool by hosing it wit... More
NASA X-1E, Dryden history gallery
E55-02072The Bell Aircraft Corporation X-1E airplane being loaded under the mothership, Boeing B-29. The X planes had originally been lowered into a loading pit and the launch aircraft towed over the pit, where... More
NASA X-1E, Dryden history gallery
EC88-0138-1 A photo showing the Bell Aircraft Corporation X-1E mounted at a jaunty angle in front of the main building 4800 at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California. The X-1E began life as the... More
NASA X-1E, Dryden history gallery
E-2369 This photo was taken June 18, 1956 on Rogers Dry Lakebed after Flight 7 of the Bell Aircraft Corporation X-1E with NACA High-Speed Flight Station test pilot Joseph Joe Walker at the controls. The first g... More
NASA X-1E, Dryden history gallery
E-2071 The Bell Aircraft Corporation X-1E loaded into the Boeing B-29 in NACA High Speed Flight Station service area. The B-29 would carry the X-1E to an altitude of approximately 25,000 feet. If all systems we... More