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Capt. Joseph Kittinger
Capt. Kittinger during the Excelsior III ascent. Strapped to him were oxygen bottles, instrumentation and the Beaupre Multi-Stage Parachute system. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Posted: 5/14/2013
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Excelsior III Gondola
Beginning the ascent in the Excelsior III gondola. As the balloon rises into the upper atmosphere, the helium gas inside expands and fills out the envelope of the balloon. The tests were carried out over the barren terrain of New Mexico. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Posted: 5/14/2013
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Bell XP-77
Bell XP-77 in flight (S/N 43-34916). This aircraft was destroyed in a crash on Oct. 22, 1944. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Bell XP-77
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Posted: 2/28/2013
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Signal Corps Flying School
Curtiss JN-4 at Signal Corps Flying School, Memphis, Tenn. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Posted: 2/4/2013
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Distinguished Service Cross
Maj. Gen. R.B. Lincoln awards the Distinguished Service Cross to Brig. Gen. Ralph Royce and Lt. Col. John H. Davies. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Posted: 2/4/2013
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Boeing B-17
Some of the crewmen and one of the two B-17s that returned safely to Australia from the Philippines. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Boeing B-17
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Posted: 2/4/2013
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