X-3 49-2892 First Flight

#otd Was the “official” first flight of the Douglas X-3 49-2892. The Stiletto was built for the Air Force and NACA to research flight in the Mach 1 to Mach 2 range. It was flown by William Barton Bridgeman at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. 20 October 1952. #x3 #x3stiletto #usaf #naca #nasa #douglasaircraft #aviationsafari #aviationpreservation #boneyardsafari #xplanes