$135.00 |
First Re-Entry
Machat. June, 1965, Air Force Capt. Joe H. Engle enters
the history books as the youngest astronaut ever by
flying the X-15 to 280,600 feet, more than 50 miles
above the earth's surface in what officially qualifies
as outer space. Limited Edition of 850, S/N by the
artist and personally autographed by Maj. Gen. Joe
H. Engle. 33?"x 20? |
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$125.00 |
The Beginning
Mike Machat. Although not as sleek as the planes that
would soon follow, the Bell XP-59 entered the history
books as America's first jet airplane. 28?"x
24?" limited edition print is signed by the artist
and co-signed by Lt. Gen. Laurence "Bill"
Craigie, America's first military jet pilot. |
$39.95 |
Jack's Unusual Design
Stokes. Jack Northrop devoted much of his design efforts
to developing tailless airplane. The XB-35 and jet-powered
YB-49 shown here represent the culmination of Jack's
efforts. While neither entered production, note the
similarity to today's B-2 bomber. Limited Edition
print is 11?"x 16". |
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$39.95 |
Faster and Higher
Stan Stokes. Flying out of Edwards Air Force Base
in California, the X-15 set numerous speed and altitude
records - most of which stand to this day. Here, USAF
Maj. Pete Knight flew the X-15 faster than any other,
reaching a top speed of nearly Mach 6. 16"x 11?"
signed and numbered limited edition print. |
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$39.95 |
A Not So Routine Service
Call
Stan Stokes. The U.S. space shuttle Endeavour on the
job during the first Hubble Space Telescope servicing
mission. 16"x 11?" signed and numbered limited
edition print. |
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$94.95 |
Lakebed Liftoff
Mike Machat. The X-3 Stiletto looked like Mach 2 just
sitting on the ramp - but the stubby winged plane
required a 3 mile takeoff run to get airborne! Limited
edition of 850 signed by the artist and test pilot
"Pete" Everest, Jr. 29"x 25" print. |
$21.95 |
At the Edge of Space
Thompson. The first full length account of the X-15
test program to which the Apollo and Space Shuttle
programs owe so much. This adrenaline-fueled account
of the X-15 program has the ultimate insider's view
- the author was one of the test pilots. Book includes
all of the uncertainties, technical challenges and
more; and profiles all twelve of the test pilots and
their achievements. Program tested survivability of
rocket powered airplane at hypersonic speeds and at
the outermost limits of earth's atmosphere. 375 pgs.,
70 B&W photos, 6"x 9", sfbd. |
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$9.95 |
Saturn V
Color profile of the famed spacecraft also shows two
figures at its base to truly demonstrate the magnitude
of the rocket. 12"x 36" poster, standard
sized for easy framing. |
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$12.95 |
International Space Station
Captured perfectly aligned against the earth's horizon,
the ISS is an imposing craft clinging to the edge
of space. 15?"x 19?" poster. |
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$24.95 |
Rockwell Int'l Space
Shuttle
Columbia
Thomas Tullis. This profile view depicts Space Shuttle
Columbia from STS-2 in 1982, shortly after its November
1981 mission under the leadership of Commander Joseph
H. Engle. Join us in mourning the recent loss of Columbia
STS-107 and her crew with this commemorative view
of happier times. 17"x 11" gicl?e print
is signed by the artist. |
