scans from the 60's on (my b/w + slides)

[Maisie]

All your shots are great but I love the Packet!

[rob m]

Thanks, have to look for more Packets. Meanwhile, some other old stuff ,

Melsbroek/Zaventem 25-06-1967:


Soesterberg 29-06-1971:

[MKR]

Great shot's Rob ,is the X-15 the real thing or a replica
Mike

[rob m]

is the X-15 the real thing or a replica
Mike

Hello Mike,

Ater 45 years I am not 100% sure now, so I am trying to investigate and even sent NASA a query about this # 56-6671. Will keep you posted of course if this was a mock-up (plastic, wood) yes or no.

I took pictures of this one because I liked this example, and because I had a 1:48 scale model of the X-15, like this one: http://www.donsmodelworks.com/cmprods/i ... m48029.jpg , so a great opportunity to see one.

[rob m]

Not the best scan (cropped) but still worth while I presume, Wildenrath 29-06-1967


some refurbished scans:
Welschap 12-05-1991




Welschap Open Day RNLAF 18-09-1971




Soesterberg Open Week 04-07-1968

[Wes_Howes]

I'd say the X-15 is a mock up because it looks a little too clean, you can't see any rivets or panel lines.

If you compare it with this image on NASA's website you can see what I mean.
http://www.dfrc.nasa.gov/gallery/photo/X-15/Medium/EC65-900.jpg

Nice to see it though Rob, I don't know of many people who have taken a picture of an X-15 real or otherwise

[Dragon Rapide]

No, that's what I was thinking too. But I would have thought it was a mock-up simply because it seems unlikely that the "real thing" would be shipped to Europe just for PR purposes and I notice it says " AIR FORCE EXHIBIT" on the side and the rocket eflux looks too smooth and clean. But it's still good to see the picture along with some other treats posted as well!

[rob m]

Some more old iron.

Welschap/Eindhoven Open Day 20-09-1986, the German Naval Squadron 2 (MFG 2) "Vikings" display team:

[rob m]

Welschap/Eindhoven 21-10-1969, basevisit:

[rob m]

Welschap/Eindhoven 21-12-1970




Welschap/Eindhoven 31-08-1968

[rob m]

Eindhoven former entrance of the airbase with gateguards, ± 02-07-1987

[rob m]

Volkel 09-08-1966:

[rob m]

Some more down memory lane, Welschap, 18-01-1971:



Welschap, 18-09-1972:

[rob m]

Welschap/Eindhoven, 28-12-1971:

[F-86]

is the X-15 the real thing or a replica
Mike

Hello Mike,

Ater 45 years I am not 100% sure now, so I am trying to investigate and even sent NASA a query about this # 56-6671. Will keep you posted of course if this was a mock-up (plastic, wood) yes or no.

I took pictures of this one because I liked this example, and because I had a 1:48 scale model of the X-15, like this one: http://www.donsmodelworks.com/cmprods/i ... m48029.jpg , so a great opportunity to see one.

Great shots,.

I believe the X-15 mock-up that you saw is now in the museum at Pima.

[danjama]

As a 24 year old enthusiast, entirely at the mercy of the green eyed monster, I just want to express my gratitude to you for posting all of the photos here for us to see. Thank you, and please do keep on adding!

[DamienB]

Welschap/Eindhoven 21-12-1970

Now there's one for st24 to drool over

[swingy]

is the X-15 the real thing or a replica
Mike

Hello Mike,

Ater 45 years I am not 100% sure now, so I am trying to investigate and even sent NASA a query about this # 56-6671. Will keep you posted of course if this was a mock-up (plastic, wood) yes or no.

I took pictures of this one because I liked this example, and because I had a 1:48 scale model of the X-15, like this one: http://www.donsmodelworks.com/cmprods/i ... m48029.jpg , so a great opportunity to see one.

If this is the real deal it is the second X15 and was modified after a crash to become the X15A-2 that was used only 4 months after this picture was taken to set an new speed record of Mach 6.7 on Oct 3 1967

[rob m]

All pics taken at Soesterberg with my then fixfocus 50mm camera:

11-08-1966:


TF-102A:|


03-11-1966:

[rob m]

Nörvenich Open Door Day, 12-09-1993: