X-15
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Reviews the development of the X-15, half-airplane and half spacecraft, designed to take man to the fringe of space. Pictures the X-15's maiden powered flight and glide return to earth.
The experimental North American X-15 program at Edwards Air Force Base involves test pilots: civilian Matt Powell (David McLean), Lt. Col. Lee Brandon (Charles Bronson) and Maj. Ernest Wilde (Ralph Taeger) The program is ramrodded by project chief Tom Deparma (James Gregory) and US Air Force Col. Craig Brewster (Kenneth Tobey) As the test pilots prepare for the planned launch of the rocket-powered aircraft, they experience emotional and physical problems.
The experimental North American X-15 program at Edwards Air Force Base involves test pilots: civilian Matt Powell (David McLean), Lt. Col. Lee Brandon (Charles Bronson) and Maj. Ernest Wilde (Ralph Taeger) The program is ramrodded by project chief Tom Deparma (James Gregory) and US Air Force Col. Craig Brewster (Kenneth Tobey) As the test pilots prepare for the planned launch of the rocket-powered aircraft, they experience emotional and physical problems.
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