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Framed Print of Douglas D-558-2, ca. 1950s. Creator: Douglas Aircraft Company
White, US Navy, single-seat, rocket-powered supersonic aircraft. Piloted by A. Scott Crossfield, on November 20, 1953, the Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket became the first aircraft to fly faster than Mach 2, twice the speed of sound. Air-launched from a U.S. Navy Boeing P2B-1S (B-29) the swept-wing, rocket-powered D-558-2 reached Mach 2.005 in a shallow dive at 18, 898 meters (62, 000 feet). The D-558 series of aircraft was developed by Douglas under the direction of Edward H. Heinemann for the U.S. Navy to explore transonic and supersonic flight. The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA, the predecessor to NASA), used this Skyrocket, the second one built, to explore the flight characteristics of swept-wing aircraft. It set several other speed and altitude records before the program ended in 1956. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © Heritage Art/Heritage Images
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Media ID 23877595
American Aviation History , National Air And Space Museum Artifacts , Supersonic Aircraft
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Experience the thrill of aviation history with our Framed Print of the Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket from Heritage Images. This iconic single-seat, rocket-powered supersonic aircraft, created by the Douglas Aircraft Company, made headlines on November 20, 1953, when it became the first aircraft to surpass the speed of Mach 1. Piloted by the legendary test pilot A. Scott Crossfield, this white US Navy Skyrocket captures the essence of innovation and courage. Bring this historic moment into your home or office with our Framed Print, a true conversation starter.
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Photo Prints - Experience the thrill of aviation history with our Photographic Print of the Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket. Captured in the 1950s during a pivotal moment in aviation, this image shows the single-seat, white US Navy aircraft as it soars through the sky, piloted by the legendary A. Scott Crossfield. On November 20, 1953, the Douglas D-558-2 made headlines as the first aircraft to break the sound barrier. Add this iconic piece of aviation history to your collection and relive the excitement of that groundbreaking day.
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Canvas Prints - Experience the thrill of aviation history with our Canvas Print of the Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket. This iconic single-seat, rocket-powered supersonic aircraft, created by the Douglas Aircraft Company, made headlines in 1953 when test pilot A. Scott Crossfield broke the sound barrier for the first time in this groundbreaking machine. Relive this historic moment with our canvas print, featuring an authentic image from Heritage Images, capturing the sleek design and raw power of the Skyrocket in the 1950s. Add this piece of aeronautical art to your home or office and let the legacy of the Douglas D-558-2 inspire you every day.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 58.8cm x 41.4cm (23.1" x 16.3")
Estimated Product Size is 86.6cm x 62cm (34.1" x 24.4")
