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Aviation-NASA aircrafts-Prototypes (1538 images)
Title : X-15A-2 with test pilot Pete Knight
Caption :
Air Force pilot William J. ''Pete'' Knight is seen here in front of the X-15A-2 aircraft (56-6671). Pete Knight made 16 flights in the X-15, and set the world unofficial speed record for fixed wing aircraft, 4,520 mph (mach 6.7), in the X-15A-2. He also made one flight above 50 miles, qualifying him for astronaut wings.
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