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Machat, Mike
Lakebed Liftoff
Perhaps the most visually stunning of the "X" planes, the Douglas X-3 Stiletto looked like Mach 2 just sitting on the ramp. Flown on three of its six USAF test flights by veteran test pilot Lt. Col. Frank K. "Pete" Everest, Jr. the X-3 was said to be the most difficult flying aircraft encountered by the test pilots who flew it. The stubby-winged "Stiletto" required a 3 mile takeoff run to get airborne, and this with full flaps!
Personally autographed by Brig. Gen. Frank "Pete" Everest, Jr.
Print size: 29"w x 25"h
Limited edition of: 850 signed and numbered
