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1962 North American XB-70A Valkyrie C/N 278-2Discuss this aircraft in forum |
Manufacturer: | North American |
Model: | XB-70A Valkyrie Search all North American XB-70A Valkyrie |
Year built: | 1962 |
Construction Number (C/N): | 278-2 |
Aircraft Type: | Fixed wing multi engine |
Number of Seats: | 2 |
Number of Engines: | 6 |
Engine Type: | Turbojet |
Engine Manufacturer and Model: | General Electric YJ-93-GE-3 |
Registration Number: | 62-0207 |
Address: | , United States |
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Collided with F-104N (NASA 813) on June 8th, 1966 while publicity filming for General Electric engines. Both aircraft were destroyed. The F-104N pilot Dr. Joseph A. Walker and XB-70A copilot Major Carl Cross were killed. The XB-70A pilot ejected safely. |