Neil Armstrong in the cockpit of the X-15, which
Neil Armstrong in the cockpit of the X-15, which he flew seven times from Dec. 1960 to July 1962. The rocket powered aircraft was flown over a period of nearly 10 years, setting unofficial records for speed 4, 520 mph (Mach 6.7), and altitude of 354, 200 feet (67 miles). (BSLOC_2015_14_129)
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Mary Evans / Everett Collection
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Everett Collection
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