The High And Mighty One is a piece of digital artwork by Peter Chilelli which was uploaded on March 1st, 2020.
The High And Mighty One
Two Boeing B-52 Stratofortress bombers were modified as motherships to launch the X-15 rocket planes. On each aircraft, the bombardier's station was... more
Title
The High And Mighty One
Artist
Peter Chilelli
Medium
Digital Art
Description
Two Boeing B-52 Stratofortress bombers were modified as motherships to launch the X-15 rocket planes. On each aircraft, the bombardier's station was replaced with a console for a launch panel operator; a slot was cut in the right wing to accommodate the X-15's tail fin; and the wing was fitted with a special pylon for carrying the research vehicle. The NB-52A, Air Force serial 52-0003, was named "The High and Mighty One," and the NB-52B (Air Force serial 52-0008) was called "The Challenger." Both, however, were better known by nicknames based on their serial numbers - "Balls Three" and "Balls Eight." In the 1960s, both served as motherships for the X-15 and lifting bodies but "Balls Eight" remained at Dryden until 2004, becoming a true workhorse of aeronautical research.
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March 1st, 2020
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