Bell X-1B, 48-1385 / 5, National Museum of the United States Air Force
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Registration: 48-1385
Construction Number: 5
Code Number: 1385
Model Bell X-1B
Operator: National Museum of the United States Air Force
Airport: Wright Patterson AFB (FFO / KFFO), USA - Ohio
Photographer: Jon Wickenden
Date Taken: 24/09/2004
Date Submitted: 11/03/2008
The X-1B first flew in October 1954 and made a total of 27 flights before cracks in the fuel tank caused it's grounding in January 1958.
Picture ID:1097866