The Bell XS-1 (No. 2 ship) under the belly of its B-29 launch aircraft

The Bell XS-1 (No. 2 ship) under the belly of its B-29 launch aircraft. The aircraft was ferried back to the Bell plant on Feb. 28, 1947 for inspection and modifications after 12 successful powered subsonic flights. The aircraft’s airworthiness demonstration program did not resume until April 1947. (Courtesy Photo)

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