XB-70 ValkyrieMoments before the F-104 and XB-70 collided, the ill-fated formation flight centered on the XB-70, flanked by a T-38A, F-4B,...This side view shows the #1 XB-70A (62-0001) during take-off rotation.The XB-70A is shown parked on a ramp at Edwards Air Force Base in 1967.In this view the #1 XB-70A (62-0001) is in a level cruise flight mode at a relative high altitude judging...Viewed from the front the #1 XB-70A (62-0001) is shown climbing out during take-off.ED97-44244-1The XB-70 #1 cockpit, which shows the complexity of this mid-1960s research aircraft. On the left and right sides of...The figure standing on the ramp provides a size comparison with the XB-70A aircraft.The XB-70A #1 is shown rolling out after landing, employing drag chutes to slow down.The #1 XB-70A (62-0001) is viewed from above in cruise configuration with the wing tips drooped for improved controllability.This close-up photo of an XB-70A was taken from a chase plane.The XB-70A #1 is seen taking off on a research flight, escorted by a TB-58 chase plane.
