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Key members of the XS 1 research team, USA, January 1948. Creator: Unknown
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Key members of the XS 1 research team, USA, January 1948. Creator: Unknown
Key members of the XS 1 research team, USA, January 1948. National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics Muroc Flight Test Unit XS-1 Team members and USAF pilots (L-R): Joseph Vensel, Head of Operations; Gerald Truszynski, Head of Instrumentation; Captain Charles (Chuck) Yeager, USAF pilot; Walter Williams, Head of the Unit; Major Jack Ridley, USAF pilot; and De E. Beeler, Head of Engineers. They are looking at a photograph of the Bell X-1 (Bell Model 44), a rocket-powered aircraft, designated originally as the XS-1, a joint NACA-U.S. Army Air Forces-U.S. Air Force supersonic research project, built by Bell Aircraft. NACA, a precursor to NASA, was created by Congress in 1915
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This print captures key members of the XS 1 research team in the United States, taken in January 1948. The image showcases a group of brilliant minds who played vital roles in the groundbreaking National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics (NACA) Muroc Flight Test Unit XS-1 Team. In this historic snapshot, we see distinguished individuals gathered around a photograph of the Bell X-1 rocket-powered aircraft, originally designated as the XS-1. These pioneers were at the forefront of a joint NACA-U. S. Army Air Forces-U. S. Air Force supersonic research project, led by Bell Aircraft. The team members featured are Joseph Vensel, Head of Operations; Gerald Truszynski, Head of Instrumentation; Captain Charles "Chuck". Yeager, an esteemed USAF pilot; Walter Williams, Head of the Unit; Major Jack Ridley, another accomplished USAF pilot; and De E. Beeler, Head of Engineers. Their intense focus and camaraderie reflect their dedication to pushing boundaries in aviation and space exploration during this pivotal era. This photograph serves as a testament to their expertise and commitment to advancing scientific knowledge for future generations. It is important to note that this remarkable image was created by an unknown artist or photographer whose work has preserved this invaluable moment in history for us all to admire today.
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