RalphSarc Posted April 4, 2024 Posted April 4, 2024 My “Aces High” interpretation of Chuck Yeagers Bell X-1 “Glamorous Glennis” as it appears on display in the Smithsonian. On October 14, 1947, the Bell X-1 became the first airplane to fly faster than the speed of sound. Piloted by U.S. Air Force Capt. Charles E. "Chuck" Yeager, the X-1 reached a speed of 1,127 kilometers (700 miles) per hour, Mach 1.06, at an altitude of 13,000 meters (43,000 feet). Yeager named the airplane "Glamorous Glennis" in tribute to his wife. Air-launched at an altitude of 7,000 meters (23,000 feet) from the bomb bay of a Boeing B-29, the X-1 used its rocket engine to climb to its test altitude. It flew a total of 78 times, and on March 26, 1948, with Yeager at the controls, it attained a speed of 1,540 kilometers (957 miles) per hour, Mach 1.45, at an altitude of 21,900 meters (71,900 feet). This was the highest velocity and altitude reached by a manned airplane up to that time. 8
RalphSarc Posted April 9, 2024 Author Posted April 9, 2024 On 4/4/2024 at 6:06 PM, JeroenPeters said: Love it! Expand Thanks so much. I actually missed seeing it on the ground for cleaning and refurbishing at the Smithsonian. However saw in once before in it’s slightly worn look. 4
RalphSarc Posted April 26, 2024 Author Posted April 26, 2024 On 4/16/2024 at 3:33 PM, KevinM said: I like that one Ralph came out Nice! Expand Thanks Kevin. I was pleased with the results. It’s a fun kit. 3
Martinnfb Posted May 3, 2024 Posted May 3, 2024 Great work on such an antique kit, well done Ralph. Cheers Martin 2
RalphSarc Posted May 5, 2024 Author Posted May 5, 2024 On 5/3/2024 at 1:46 AM, Martinnfb said: Great work on such an antique kit, well done Ralph. Cheers Martin Expand Thanks Martin!! Greatly appreciated!
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