File:X-1-3 Being Mated To EB-50A Superfortress - GPN-2000-000131.jpg

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English: English: The third X-1 (46-064), known as "Queenie," is mated to the EB-50A (46-006) at Edwards AFB, CA. Following a captive flight on 9 November 1951, both aircraft were destroyed by fire during defueling. This particular X-1 only flew twice, the first flight occurring on 20 July 1951. Bell pilot Joseph Cannon was the pilot on both flights, although the second flight was only a captive flight. Cannon was injured in the fire.
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