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Bell
X-5 Experimental Plane Signed by the Pilot
Brig. Gen. Chuck Yeager |
Autographed model airplanes
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an experimental test pilot General (than Major) Charles E. "Chuck" Yeager
test flew this research plane. The X-5 was designed to investigate "the
aerodynamic results, in free flight, of variable degrees of sweepback from
20-degrees to 60-degrees". It was also of great importance for the contractor
to undertake the design and construction of a successful variable-sweep-wing
mechanism. Of equal importance was the ability to determine, from flight
tests of the X-5, whether variable-sweep-wings were of practical use to
future fighter design. |
All airplane models are Hand Carved, Hand Painted
Mahogany and comes fully assembled with removable desk stand. |
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The model is hand autographed by Gen. Chuck
Yeager and includes a Certificate of Authenticity.
Dimensions: Wingspan, 7 3/4" • Length, 12 3/4
" • 1/32 Scale
Item # B10332X3CY .. $239.95
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