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Robert M. White

“Since the X-15 is an experimental flying laboratory rather than a true airplane…there is no place for passengers, and never will be”

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“Since the X-15 is an experimental flying laboratory rather than a true airplane…there is no place for passengers, and never will be”

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.25, Air Force Flight Test Center letterhead, July 11, 1962. Letter to a flying enthusiast. In full: “I can sympathize with your sadness at not being able to fly. I left the Air Force after World War II, and felt the same way. That is one of the reasons I returned to the service during the Korean War and decided to make the Air Force a career. Since the X-15 is an experimental flying laboratory rather than a true airplane, the electronic test gear takes up so much room there is no place for passengers, and never will be.” In fine condition, with a small block of old tape toning along bottom edge. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Space & Aviation Auction
  • Dates: #419 - Ended November 21, 2013





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