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Test pilots and X-1E aircraft, 1962 C014 / 1089

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Test pilots and X-1E aircraft, 1962 C014 / 1089

Test pilots and X-1E aircraft. US test pilots on 2 October 1962 in front of the X-1E supersonic aircraft at NACAs High-Speed Flight Station at Edwards Air Force Base, California (later NASAs Dryden Flight Research Center). From left they are: Neil Armstrong, Joe Walker, Bill Dana, Bruce Peterson, Jack McKay, Milt Thompson, and Stan Butchart. Armstrong, Walker, Dana, McKay and Thompson all flew the X-15. Peterson and Butchart flew the drop planes. Neil Alden Armstrong (1930-2012) was the first person to walk on the Moon (1969). He was a test pilot here from 1955 to 1962, before joining NASAs Astronaut Corps

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This print captures a historic moment in aviation and space exploration. Taken in 1962 at NACAs High-Speed Flight Station at Edwards Air Force Base, California (later known as NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center), the image showcases a group of esteemed test pilots standing proudly in front of the X-1E supersonic aircraft. From left to right, we see some of the most renowned names in aerospace history: Neil Armstrong, Joe Walker, Bill Dana, Bruce Peterson, Jack McKay, Milt Thompson, and Stan Butchart. These brave men were instrumental in pushing the boundaries of flight and paving the way for future advancements. Notably among them is Neil Alden Armstrong who would go on to make history by becoming the first person to walk on the Moon in 1969. Prior to his iconic lunar mission with NASA's Astronaut Corps, Armstrong served as a dedicated test pilot from 1955 to 1962. The photo exudes an air of determination and camaraderie as these pioneers gather together before embarking on their daring missions. It serves as a testament to their unwavering dedication towards advancing human exploration beyond Earth's atmosphere. This remarkable portrait encapsulates an era defined by innovation and ambition – where individuals like these test pilots pushed themselves and their machines further than ever before. Their contributions continue to inspire generations of aviators and astronauts alike.

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