Orig Undated Slide NASA Boeing NB-52A Carrying X-15 Rocket Plane USAF Jet B52 For Sale

Original vintage undated 35mm photographic slide featuring a Boeing NB-52A Stratofortress carrying the North American X-15 experimental rocket-powered aircraft beneath its wing during flight.

The NB-52A served as a flying launch platform for the X-15, one of the most important experimental aircraft in aviation and spaceflight history. Developed through a joint NASA and U.S. Air Force research program, the X-15 helped advance the understanding of hypersonic flight, high-altitude aerodynamics, and technologies that would contribute to future space exploration.

This striking photograph captures the massive B-52 carrier aircraft in flight with the smaller X-15 mounted beneath its wing, offering a fascinating glimpse into America’s pioneering aerospace research.

ABOUT THIS SLIDE

Original vintage 35mm black-and-white slide from a private amateur collection. This is an original, one-of-a-kind slide, not a commercially produced slide, duplicate, or reproduction.

LISTING PHOTOS

Photos of this slide shown in the listing were taken by camera phone over a light source. The actual slide image is crisper and contains finer detail than may appear in the listing photos. Ideal for scanning, enlarging, or making prints.

CONDITION

Vintage slide with age-related wear. There is a visible scratch above the aircraft, as shown in the first listing photo. Dust, lint, and other light surface debris are also present from storage and handling. Please review all listing photos carefully for condition and other markings.

SHIPPING

Slide will be carefully and securely packaged for shipping.

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