Dryden pilot Neil Armstrong is seen here next to the X-15 ship #1 (56-6670) after a research flight.
Cutaway drawing of the North American X-15.
NASA research pilot Jack McKay was injured in a crash landing of the X-15 #2 on November 9, 1962.
This photo shows the X-15 cockpit.
Four of the five surviving X-15 pilots were on hand when astronaut wings were presented to the three NASA pilots…
The rocket-powered X-15 aircraft leaves a spectacular contrail as it begins its climb after launch from its modified B-52B mothership…
The X-15 rocket-powered aircraft begins its climb after launch at the NASA Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA.
This photo illustrates how the X-15 rocket powered aircraft was taken aloft under the wing of a B-52.
The second X-15 rocket plane (56-6671) is shown with two external fuel tanks which were added during its conversion to…
The X-15 flight crew, left to right: Air Force Captain Joseph H. Engle, Air Force Major Robert A. Rushworth, NASA…
