X-15 rocket-powered aircraft piloted by Joseph Albert Walker setting a new altitude record of 169,600 feet in California, United States. Aerial view of the U.S. Air Force bomber NB-52A Stratofortress with the X-15 rocket-powered aircraft under its wing while in flight. Two other aircraft in flight on either side of bomber NB-52A Stratofortress. The X-15 rocket-powered aircraft being released from the bomber NB-52A. Aerial view of the X-15 aircraft in flight. smoke comes out of the aircraft.
X-15 rocket-powered aircraft piloted by Joseph Albert Walker setting a new altitude record of 169,600 feet in California, United States. Aerial view of the U.S. Air Force bomber NB-52A Stratofortress with the X-15 rocket-powered aircraft under its wing while in flight as seen from another aircraft. Another aircraft in flight behind the bomber NB-52A. The X-15 rocket-powered aircraft being released from the bomber NB-52A. Aerial view of the X-15 aircraft in flight. Smoke trails come out of the aircraft. The rear of the pilot in the cockpit.
The 7th Logistic support squadron river training in Georgia, United States. View of the Ocmulgee river. The 7th Logistic support squadron from the Robins Air Force Base participate in survival training during a 25 mile trip in life rafts along the Ocmulgee river and through the swamps of the Southern Georgia. Trees in the foreground. A man shoots a snake. Men cook and eat the snake. They return back to the boats. Men carry the boats back to the shore.
The Aerospace Defense Command and Strategic Air Command exams in Florida, United States. Planes stationed at the Tyndall Air Force Base. The Aerospace Defense Command (ADC) teams in William Tell II competition at the Tyndall Air Force Base. The Martin B-26 Marauder takes off. Teams in U.S. Air Force Lockheed F-104 Starfighter and Convair F-102 Delta Dagger fire missiles and rockets at Q-2A targets. View of the Strategic Air Command (SAC) bombing. The various squadrons being awarded for their performances. The U.S. Air Force B-47 Stratojet and B-52 Stratofortress stationed at the McCoy Air Force Base. The planes take off. Navigation and refueling competition with B-47 Stratojet and B-52 Stratofortress crews from McCoy Air Force Base. Pilots in the aircraft. Aircraft in flight. The U.S. Air Force KC-47 aircraft and the KC-135 Stratotanker crews from Homestead Air Force Base. Aerial view of the KC-135 Stratotanker inject refueling the KC-47 aircraft. Insignia of the Strategic Air Command wing. View of the trophy. Commander Thomas F. Hall gives the trophy to the winner, Commander of the 307th Bomb wing. Members of the squadrons receive the trophies.
Occurence at the Air Force flight test center at the Edwards Air Force Base in California, United States. A rocket in a test stand. Smoke comes out of the rocket. A rocket engine explosion in test stand. The engine nozzles on test stand during firing and the subsequent explosion.
Unusual occurrence at the Air Force flight test center at the Edwards Air Force Base in California, United States. A rocket sled runs on a track. Smoke trails come out of the rocket. The sled disintegrates.
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