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X-2 with Collapsed Nose Wheel

(1952) This photograph shows the X-2 #2 with a collapsed nose landing gear after landing on the first glide flight at Edwards Air Force Base. The aircraft pitched at landing, slid along its main skid and contacted the ground with the right wingtip bumper skid causing it to break off. The nose wheel had collapsed upon contacting the ground.

 

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Image Number: E-749

Date: June 27, 1952

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Taken on June 27, 1952