Detailed tour around the only X-15 on display in the world.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Correction: the First flight was on 8 June 1959. People are also commenting about the example at the Smithsonian museum in Washington DC. It has been in storage for years and not on public display.

[@notinmyUSMC]

I thought that 1949 sounded way too early!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

@@notinmyUSMC yep I had 1959 written down so unfortunately I blame a brainfart 😂

[@lordleonusa]

@PaulStewartAviation same age as me

[@GlutenEruption]

@@PaulStewartAviation pretty sure the Smithsonian air and space museum also has another x-15 on display (hanging by the escalator between frontiers of flight and the rockets)

[@dougcastleman9518]

First flight was unpowered. I was honored to depict it in an oil painting for the Flight Test Historical Foundation.

[@jim5870]

The pilots joked that it was the only airplane that you were happy when the engine quit!

[@Tomyironmane]

I think the poor pilot who first flew the thunderscreech might disagree there. "You aren't big enough and there aren't enough of you to get me back in that aircraft.":

[@jfan4reva]

Reentry was a bitch too. On reentry, the aircraft generated the same amount of g-forces as it did under power,,, except in the opposite direction, "eyeballs out" negative Gs.

[@williambrasher1320]

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[@Triple_J.1]

It re-entered at positive angle of attack.

[@Aluttuh]

@@Tomyironmane Agreeing is disagreement?

[@ivangottapseudonym8849]

Authenticity is why I prefer Paul, to any sort of AI text reader. I don't need perfection, I do want humanity.

[@Panigale67]

I.E. Dronescape videos!

[@barneymiller6204]

I too really hate those AI text readers. I won't listen to any of them anymore, no matter what the subject.

[@camdix3250]

@@barneymiller6204 Excellent comment. I totally agree.

[@camdix3250]

Well put. I agree totally.

[@NKBobcat]

I don't care if the content is brilliant, I would never subscribe to a digitally narrated channel. I just subscribed here.

[@stevearnold100]

My father was one of the countless 1000's of people that worked on the X-15. He was an employee of North American and went on to work on the gyroscope system used in the first spacewalks in the Gemini program. While I was estranged from him for many years before reconciling our differences, I was always proud of his contributions to the space program! He passed away many years ago and I regret not having had more knowledge of his work.

[@Dale-u6n]

Ten Thousand Thumbs Up Paul. This is by miles and miles the best in-depth video I’ve seen on the X 15. I’m almost seventy and can still remember building the Revell model kit of the futuristic machine with my Dad! Good memories. Thanks Paul

[@ExUSSailor]

They did this at a time when a computer the size of your living room was about as powerful as a pocket calculator. That groundbreaking aircraft was designed at drafting tables, on paper, with sliderules, pencils, and, sheer brilliance. And, then, it was flown by men who had balls of solid rock!

[@ailijic]

Don't forget about the analog computer that powered the simulator so the pilots could practice their missions and procedures.

[@rvail136]

My father, Dr Edwin G Vail, designed the full pressure suit that was used on the X15. It was adapted for Project DynaSaur...and then the Mercury & Gemini programs. He also designed the backpack life support system used on the Apollo missions. He always maintained that if commercial space flight was released to the private sector following the termination of Apollo, we would have had moon bases in the 1990s. There are 2 life sized cutouts of him in full pressure suits in the Smithsonian Air and Space museum in DC.

[@BlakeAStoffel]

It also makes sense that left window was chosen because I believe the arrival turn was generally left so they could see the landing area and judge the approach.

[@christusnikitas939]

I've often wondered if this was the case. You wouldnt be able to see much generally anyway but banking right you'd truly be blind!

[@Crunch104]

I was passing through Dayton, looked at a brochure and saw the museum. It was one of coolest days of my life!

[@tadroid3858]

Wright Pat is the BEST free museum EVER! The number of pieces and the way they are presented are amazing.

[@andyss5582]

Absolutely!

[@christusnikitas939]

If you're ever in the VA area check out Udvar-Hazy. I think it's the only aviation museum in the world that gives the USAF museum a run for it's money. They also have the nicest blackbird I've ever seen and i've seen most of them.

[@samspade7522]

I got to see the X-15 at Wright-Patterson AFB around 1996. They had it in a hanger located away from the museum and it took a bus ride to get to it . They also had the last XB-70 in the same hanger. They were the most beautiful planes I can imagine. We didn't get any info about either but it was great. Your article really filled in a lot of details; thank you so much.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Check out my xb-70 video for more details on that :)

[@drraybenedetto2064]

The aircraft that were in the old “Museum Annex” of the USAF Museum in Area B of Wright-Pat AFB were moved to the expanded Museum about 20 years ago when the third and fourth hangars were added.

[@samspade7522]

@@drraybenedetto2064 thanks for the update. I knew it had been a while but retirement warps my time sense more than I realized. Guess I need to get back there this summer.

[@Jessikitty2020]

It’s right next to the Valkyrie still.

[@justme.9711]

That's the best I've ever seen on my beloved X-15 THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH!!!!!! It's beyond a masterpiece.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

You're very welcome!

[@SergioHidalgoAero]

Man, no words, fantastic

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Glad you like it!

[@timgosling6189]

There is another allocated to the National Air and Space Museum in DC but it is currently off being restored.

[@stevepreskitt283]

Yup, 56-6670 is at the Udvar-Hazy Center right now. There's a part of the museum where you can see what the restoration shop is currently working on. Got to see it a few weeks ago, and it was kinda cool seeing it there with a bunch of toolboxes, safety cones, and other stuff around it.

[@sward13x]

Wasn’t that one hanging from the ceiling in DC? Haven’t been down there in probably 30 years.

[@adamwishneusky]

“Only one on display in the world” 🙄 there are only two and one is being restored. So “only one x15 in the world is not on display right now” 🤪

[@juliausnope9475]

@@sward13xIt was, but the museum is being renovated. So some stuff was moved for the time being. X-1 for example as well.

[@RedTail1-1]

So there is only one on display then..

[@ItsKing32]

The national air and space museum in va has one in the restoration hanger and back in December for the tenth anniversary of the center. they let everyone walk through the hanger and I got to see the X-15 relatively up close. Its so impressive because we were going 6.7 times the speed of sound in 1967 who knows what they are doing now.

[@sblack48]

Is the one in VA the one that was hung up in the main hall at the NASM?

[@HaddaClu]

When did the NAaSM take it off display? I have a lot of memories (a few pictures as well) of it hanging from the ceiling in the main DC building.

[@ItsKing32]

@@sblack48yes bc there were only 3 one is in the museum of the usaf in dayton oh one was lost in a crash and the final one is currently in the restoration hanger

[@mlehky]

@@HaddaCluremoved a few years ago when they started the museum restoration. It’s supposed to go back this year. The NASM on the mall is doing a huge facility restoration and many of the exhibits are also being redone. Huge sections have been closed and last year the entire building was even closed for awhile. The building itself is 50 years ago and was suffering leaks and other problems.

[@stevepreskitt283]

@@mlehky 56-6670 was in Udvar-Hazy's shop being worked on when I was there this past February.

[@HeathenFitness]

Paul I cannot express my gratitude for your amazing in depth, simple to the point videos.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Cheers

[@MichaelRoy-hc3lz]

I was a young boy when this was going on, l read everything l could get my hands on, built models of it etc. Thank you for this tour it's still one of my favorite chapters in aviation

[@randysollars5350]

When I was a child I remember running around the yards with our arms out playing X-15. We were so excited to hear of a launch. What amazing times.

[@aramboodakian9554]

Yes! I felt the excitement as a child growing up in Los Angeles in the 1960s. We would hear the sonic booms from Edward’s AFB in the early 60s. Exciting times! Built several models of the X-15 my imagination would soar …

[@joeylawn36111]

It was my favorite aircraft as a child.

[@Hyposonic]

My dad brought that one to the museum from California decades ago when the museum was much smaller and in a different area of the base. That trip was an interesting story in its own right.

[@PsRohrbaugh]

Any details you can share?

[@Hyposonic]

@@PsRohrbaugh He said they were towing it up the side of a mountain out west and the clutch went out in the truck, launching the flywheel through the truck's firewall. The convoy was stuck there until another truck could get there almost a day later. I guess they drew a lot of unwanted attention. I'm sure there's more to it. He told me when I was a little kid.

[@Lalo-fv2ne]

When I was 10 in 1963, our family went on a long vacation to Santa Anna in Orange County. On the trip back home I actually saw one the X-15s being hauled on a flatbed trailer with it's wings detached and standing upright on each of it's sides and that was after I had seen the movie.

[@markthibault8579]

Just finished Scott Crossfield's very interesting book, "Always another dawn" where he talks about the X-15's early development at North American. Great read.

[@seanh2390]

thanks for the book recommendation

[@huh4233]

I met him at the National Aviation Hall of Fame induction Ceremony one year. He and his wife were standing in the lobby of the hotel we were all staying at in Dayton. I walked up to him and chatted him up. What a nice man.

[@x15galmichelleevans]

@@seanh2390 Scott wrote an excellent book, and there were several others written near the beginning of the program. My own book on the X-15 is the only one written that covers the entire program, and is based on 30 years of research, along with interviews with the pilots, family members, managers, flight planners, mechanics, rocket shop techs, engineers, etc.

[@derekcoaker6579]

My Son and I are traveling to Ohio for the Eclipse in three weeks, I think we are going to spend that weekend at this Museum again. I feel like I missed a lot on our first visit there about 6 years ago. Great Channel, Thank You.

[@gulicny3999]

My Dad & I spent two days at VA. And wasn't enough.

[@gringo1723]

Growing up in Cincinnati, we visited the National Museum of the USAF in Dayton Ohio(@ Wright Patterson AF Base) 2 or 3 times a year. In my humble opinion better than The Smithsonian. Favorite was the XB 70 parked on the pad outside... ♾

[@hennero.3826]

Thanks for the video with all its explanations. 🙂

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks!

[@lancerSF]

Awesome video of an awesome aircraft! One small correction, the first flight is on 8th June 1959 and not in 1949.

[@AlgerYale]

A good teacher is like a candle it consumes itself to light the way for others.

[@nickashton3584]

as a child of the sixties and lived at Woomera I loved the space race and especially the x 15 and the star fighter , many thanks

[@larrymead151]

Excellent. Never seen the inside of the combustion chamber before.

[@austinstevens2097]

I saw those plans in Dayton Ohio in the 80's. I ll need to go back awsome place.

[@randymoffatt5634]

Thank you for this in depth video. The X15, as well as the entire X plane program, does not get the respect it deserves. I saw the Smithsonian’s X-15 on display several years ago and it brought back great memories of when I was growing up in the high desert. My uncle Jack Moise was on the X-15 crew when Crossfield was flying it for North American. The one at the Smithsonian is the one Crossfield slammed down on the lake bed and broke it in half. My Dad also worked on the X plane program and was Armstrong’s crew chief on the X-1E before he was hired away by GE and put to work on the space program. What an amazing time that was.

[@CaptainBobRockets]

My dad also worked on the X-15's at Edwards back in the day. I remember visiting the hanger where all three were sitting. Their guts were hanging out with technicians climbing all over them. What a sight!

[@saltyboo]

The close up shots of the nose cone makes the X-15 look like the world's fastest ballpoint pen. Great walkthrough of the aircraft and your voice over is exactly what I wanted; clear, calm and concise. Great video, thank you for posting!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks. More videos coming :)

[@muffinbra]

[@IrmaBecky]

Thousands of candles can be lit from a single, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.

[@lemmingsfly]

For it's time, it's absolutely incredible what they were able to do. It's amazing this could even fly with the weight of the pilots balls. Those early test pilots were something else. A true product of one of the greatest eras for flight and test pilots that gathered the necessary skills to become the best of the best and I dont think this record will be beat. Ever

[@animalcorvair]

yep its in the usa museum in the city of riverside ...lived 5 min from it off airway road ,,if you never been there it would take 2-3 days to see it all...that b36 used to sit outside on the corner of woodman an airway...i was so happy they took it in...

[@mike30534]

As a kid, I was already a space and jet nerd. My parents and I were on one of several trips to DC and the Smithsonian museums. I should add that we were dirt-poor folks from the N. Georgia Mountains. My father would borrow money every year for an educational trip. My "Internet" was a set of 1963 World Book Encyclopedias. I read to the last page on my internet several times. While I can't be sure of the exact date, we entered the Air and Space Museum used at that time and there sat their new X-15. It must have just been rolled in since it was near the entrance and surrounded only by a temporary rope barrier inches from the X-15. It took me less than 2 seconds to decide I would touch that piece of space history. Being around 12 years old, I easily popped under the barrier, took one step, and touched the cueball first, then the side where the paint began. No one, including my parents, said a word. Later, I regretted not walking all the way, hands on the fuselage, to its tail. The next time I saw it they had suspended it well out of reach. Paul, thanks for a trip down Memory Lane.

[@alext8828]

Is it still there or did they remove it?

[@Melior_Traiano]

Haha I did the same thing when seeing the SR-71 at IWM Duxford, but I must have been 25 years old at the time. An English gentleman saw me and jokingly said "You are brave enough to do that". I was amazed at the sheer size of the B-52 which is also on exhibit at the museum. And I can highly recommend the classic book "The Right Stuff" for anyone interested in the space program. Cheers from Germany!

[@mike30534]

@@Melior_Traiano Funny you mention the SR-71. Not that I troll museums to catch them off guard so I can touch the great planes of the world; however, when my son was about 10 we were at Robbins AFB in GA. They had an SR-71 on display and were moving exhibits around to set up for a dinner. There were no ropes at all, so we were able to go under its wings, fuselage and from back to front. Having a love of history and historical objects, I tried to set a good example by not fondling the SR-71 too blatantly and we got some wonderful pics from angles most never see. Once again, no one said a word. Then there was the time we sat in Apollo 11's capsule..... Naaaah, just kidding. Besides we couldn't have pried off the Lexan bubble it was in anyway 😅

[@mike30534]

@@alext8828 It's being restored at their museum near Dulles International. I assume it will go back to the museum on the National Mall when it's completed.

[@alext8828]

@@mike30534 Excellent to hear. Thank you.

[@renorailfanning5465]

Thanks!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks

[@johndornoff]

Thanks for another fascinating tour, Paul.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

My pleasure!

[@sjion]

I visited DC to see the SR-71 Black Bird. But l was blown away by the X-15. It seemed so raw & functional.

[@moaslimes3674]

I was just at this museum last week. Great place to visit

[@PaulStewartAviation]

It really is!

[@tomdemerly]

Paul, you are a gifted presenter. I always look forward to your videos. Thank you!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

thanks Tom!

[@mik3r0wave]

Awesome video! The X15 is one of my favorite planes!!

[@Fran_SG]

Amazing!! O hope to see this wonderful museum. Thanks!!

[@CopiousJohn]

It is mostly indoors (completely by now?), so don't let weather or the seasons stop you.

[@michaelbyrnee9584]

Thanks for uploading this video, and a very special thank-you for your human narration!

[@Chaos_God_of_Fate]

I got to go visit the Cosmosphere Museum (In Kansas, US) a couple Years ago. They've got a Bell X-1, it's one of the first things you see. Even got to touch an old SR-72 while there. It was a really neat experience that I won't forget! Nice video, I didn't know any of these planes were on display anywhere. Never knew these had 2 different engine setups. Didn't know the bottom stabilizer popped off before landing. Never noticed the half sphere for Ammonia pressurization. Never knew a lot of stuff before this video, thanks for it! I imagine the lost history that we wouldn't even have space for if we kept everything sometimes- we probably know about %0.1 of what ever actually happened in the past and it all probably went differently than we think.

[@Pluh88]

I don't have many notable people in my family, but one person that was my grandfather, he worked on this project and the the xb-70. Every time I see a video of this it brings back my grandfather in some way, Thank you for the video!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

What an incredible experience it must have been to work on the XB-70. I hope you've seen my video on it.

[@MrScrofulous]

Brilliant piece with a wealth of expert detail. It's fascinating to see the extremes of physical states that the men and material were exposed to. It makes it plain that space travel will never be easy or routine.

[@slothFPV]

so many new (at the time) design concepts packed into one amazing aircraft. a truly remarkable feat of engineering and humanity, especially considering the time.

[@flyonbyya]

The longer the review….the better! Great Work !!

[@coolhand6669]

One of my favorite aircraft! My father work for North American Aviation from 1954 till 1988. my father worked on the X-15 he was head of electronic systems for the aircraft. Also he did the electronic systems and the defensive systems for the xb70 Valkyrie. During that time frame. He worked with Scott Crossfield and the other boys Building the three flying aircraft that they were contract the build for the Air Force. I keep telling people that most of the great aircraft that was built up until probably the last 20 years. Penciled out on a cocktail napkin at a bar someplace. And it's really a real thing that's really happened the funny thing when engineers get together they can really making really design some wonderful aircraft half drunk.

[@discovernow1015]

What a great video, best look at the X15 I’ve ever seen. Thanks Paul

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@olsonspeed]

"Above and beyond,"', a true beast, tip of the technology spear, research craft. Thanks very much for the tour of this historic aircraft.

[@mpojr]

im 76 now but still have all the newspaper articles from way back when they would fly the X15.As teenager l was interested in space flight;back in the early 60s people were caught up in the mercury and gemini programs ,l would remind them that the X15 was flying into space and coming back and landing alot of data from X15 program went into the space shuttle program.The X15 was truly an iconic aircraft.

[@SimonAmazingClarke]

A great video about an outstanding aircraft. Most people today are not aware of its achievements and why they were so big for the day.

[@usaturnuranus]

You were describing the midsection of the vehicle and how it was relatively empty and light in construction - which is a big reason as to why one of the X planes buckled and folded during landing on one flight. Those test pilots were seriously cool heads.

[@porticojunction]

I have touched both of the remaining X15s. The one in Dayton used to be displayed so you could walk up and lean right into the cockpit, super cool!

[@CaptainBobRockets]

The Smithsonian has one on display in the main hall of their Air and Space Museum. I've been there and I've seen it and I have pictures of it. My dad worked on all three X-15s back in the day. Neil Armstrong, who was an X-15 pilot at the time, gave my dad a tow into work when his car broke down one early morning.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

It was in storage when i visited last year?

[@RickOAA]

The pictures of the melty white X-15 are truly unbelievable. Pushing limits for sure!

[@SanoyNimbus]

Wow, cool! Thanks for this video. Slow, and no music, and very informative!!! I like that!

[@104thDIVTimberwolf]

When I was stationed there in the late 1980's, it sat out on the floor with the X-1A, X-3 Stilleto and a couple of lifting bodies, X-24 and M2F2, if I remember correctly. You could walk right up to it and touch it, although I don't remember it having the auxiliary tanks back then.

[@richardhince9764]

great video, thanks for all the interesting info. When I was a kid (over 60 years ago) the X-15 was a great source of fascination for me, I had a small die cast model of it back then that I really wish I had now.

[@jernejfunkl8300]

I still have a model (1/72) of this extreme plane, which I assembled quite solidly almost 40 years ago... I keep it carefully in a glass case :) This video is a really good and detailed presentation from the X-15. I like !

[@janetbruce2430]

Some great narration and video footage about an aircraft which was very complex and impressive. Well done Paul

[@davidpeters6536]

Excellent stuff and a story that is well told and an amazing piece of history.

[@Bwyv55]

Was there in December. Amazing place.

[@camdix3250]

I would love to see the X-15 in the flesh, but even if I could make the trip, I couldn't do it. I would seriously find it much too emotional. I know that sounds silly, but some of my fondest memories are with my Dad and a Time-Life book from 1964 on "Flight". In it were photos of the X-15 (along with the XB-70 and YF-12A, precursor to the SR-71). Those memories go to my deepest core as do memories of building a Revell model kit of the X-15 with my Dad (similar to another viewer below). All my life and to this day, the word "hypersonic" gives me thrilling goosebumps. Thank you so much for this wonderful video. With every new thing I learn about this amazing vehicle, I am more amazed and thrilled. Best wishes to all who care about her. (Liked and Subscribed)

[@Mel.Roswell]

I found this video by accident! But I loved it. Interesting fact - the 1998 anime, 'Outlaw Star', used the X-15 as inspiration for the main space ship, the XGP-15A2 'Outlaw Star'. Very cool to see in-depth what inspired a cartoon space ship that lived rent-free in my mind for DECADES.

[@luckyguy600]

The coolest craft in the entire collection. And few ever stop and really look at it. Shameful. You did it justice. Thanks.

[@ginog5037]

Excellent video, Paul. The greatest aviation museum on earth by far! What a backdrop to see the amazing XB-70❤

[@staralliancefan1245]

Love the updated version of the video!

[@brycenew]

Incredible aircraft and program. So pleased Hermeus have picked up the hypersonic aircraft baton. Fascinating / crazy area of aerospace design!

[@artistnigelspencerandrew5147]

Really thorough and detailed walk around....Keep up the good work Paul....Thanks a lot

[@XY_Dude]

This was a excellent documentary! I lived in Ft. Irwin, next to Bicycle Lake. It was used as an emergency landing strip. We would look up and see the super fast contrail and ooh aah. But we didn't realize it was going nearly straight UP!!

[@YousefAshraf-qn9je]

Since I was a kid the x-15 made my dream thank you for sharing that

[@kevinbutters5964]

What an excellent video. Very informative indeed. Thank you.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@local56]

Love this plane, everything about it is extreme. I cannot imagine the rush nor the bottle to flick the motor on and pilot it. Great video.

[@theestimator]

Absolutely mind bending, after conception, design & manufacture, someone had to be conversant with it all and pilot the fearsome monster 🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶

[@historyinfullcolor4279]

When I was a teenager in the 70's we visited the museum. They had the X-15 in a room with a ladder that let you look in the cockpit. It was not out in the open like it is today. This was pre closed circuit cameras, etc. I was able to climb in the cockpit and sit in the seat. My Dad was an Air Force pilot, so I was very respectful, did not take any souvenir's, just enjoyed my time alone in the aircraft. Also got to do the same with the B-29 "Bockscar" (dropped the 2nd atomic bomb). At that time they only had the cockpit area on display and it was not fully assembled. These days I would have been tossed out for security footage, but I would have some cell phone video to show.

[@brianmessemer2973]

Nice! Well done. I'm from Long Island, NY and we have a museum here called the Cradle of Aviation Museum. Lots of Grumman stuff including an Apollo LEM because Grumman was based here for most of its life. It's in Nassau County not very far from NYC. If you ever visit, please enjoy your stay here.

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

The X-24 just in front of it was a lifting body prototype designed for space shuttle research. The shuttle itself was effectively a lifting body glider.

[@Bad666Moon]

I am local to the museum. Such a cool place. X-15, X-12 and XB-70 (in the foreground) are among my favorites.

[@ATRTAP]

Can you walk up real close to the aircraft on display?

[@Bad666Moon]

@@ATRTAP essentially as close as he is in the video. They also have another engine on display next to the vehicle.

[@frisk151]

The things these great men created and flew (now a very long time ago) is just incredible! Thanks for sharing this!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Couldn't agree more!

[@brycenew]

Thanks Paul, after seeing what Hermeus is up to, I really enjoyed watching this. All the best to Hermeus, who have picked up the hypersonic aircraft baton.

[@PaddyDewey]

We cannot hold a torch to light another's path without brightening our own.

[@ComfortsSpecter]

Immaculate Comfort Beautiful History

[@michaelm8754]

Very interesting and well-done video. Really enjoy watching and learning the history of these amazing aircraft and of the men who designed and built them and the pilots that fly them.

[@unimatrix82]

I have very fond memories of that Museum, my dad took me there back in the 90's, i want to take my son so he can enjoy it.

[@MajorKong1]

I've seen both of them. The second one was on display at the Smithsonian in DC rather than Udvar Hazy at the time though.

[@acescottking]

In 1990 I lived north of Dayton for four months and went to the museum three times. Back then, there were no ropes around the aircraft, just signs saying "Please don't touch".

[@TheAslakVind]

Absolutely epic walkthrough, you are very good at it!

[@randytolle6706]

Remember seeing an X-15 attached to the B-52 Mother Ship fly over while at recess in Grade School. Knew one of the Crew Chiefs. Some Support Personnel recieved silver service awards made from melting used Attitude Thruster Silver Catalyst.

[@markblackman2542]

Thanks paul , love the X15 and U2 jet as well !

[@toddac61]

I have a very short 8mm film of the X15-A2 when it was on display (on a truck) at my local airport on about 1969.

[@flhoest]

There is another one coming at the air and space museum in Dulles. I saw it in the restoration area in Feb '24

[@flhoest]

And it is actually explained in the video ;)

[@cupidstunt22]

Amazing bit of kit

[@diverguy2583]

No clue what aircraft S/N it was but my dad got a picture of me and one of my brother sitting in the cockpit of the X-15. It was sitting on the ramp out at Edwards AFB in the early 90's, we also got pictures of us kids sitting in the cockpit of the F-15 STOL.

[@jacquesparadis6756]

Excellent reporting and commenting. Well done! 👍

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jimfisher4795]

Love your channel, lots to learn. Very helpful to an aviation modeller / avnut. Thank You.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

My pleasure!

[@higherstandard710]

I remember in the flight sim game in high school. We would take the sr 71 up to its max then switch the to x15 and go even higher

[@jr-a-cat]

The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Va has the other X-15 in the rebuild shop and you can watch from behind glass was just there cool , cool, cool

[@mikefm4]

You keep coming out with so much banger content!!! Your videoing and narration skills are ace