CONTACT LIGHT @contactlight.de · Jun 8

Scott Crossfield was an extraordinary test pilot, but on June 8, 1959, the X-15 tested him. He flew the X-15 for the first time, on an unpowered glide flight. The X-15 became the first winged aircraft to achieve Mach 4, 5, and 6 contactlight.de

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Jeff · Jun 8

That video on NASA site with the camera faceing back showing the drop and ignition and climb. Just bonkers.