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X-15 Diary: The Story of America's First Space Ship (Paperback)

by S. Scott (Foreword), Richard Tregaskis (Author)

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Paperback: 329 pages
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press; New ed edition (15 Dec 2004)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0803294565
ISBN-13: 978-0803294561
Product Dimensions: 20 x 14 x 2.2 cm

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Built of titanium and a chrome-nickel alloy known as Inconel X, the X-15 was the fastest plane ever built, streaking through the lower reaches of outer space even before the first space capsules reached orbit. First tested in 1959, the X-15 proved to be a crucial testing ground for the astronauts and hardware in the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, and even the Space Shuttle programs. The dramatic tale of the golden age of this experimental plane comes vividly to life through the writing of celebrated reporter Richard Tregaskis, who spent time with the pilots, engineers, and other key personnel involved in the project.We learn of the years of planning and design, devastating onboard explosions, exhilarating triumphs, and, above all, the personal and professional sacrifices that paved the way for the enduring legacy of the blisteringly fast X-15 rocket plane. Richard Tregaskis (1916-73) was a noted correspondent and writer who reported on several wars, including the Second World War and the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. His books include "Guadalcanal Diary" and "Invasion Diary" which is available in a Bison Books edition. Scott Crossfield is a legendary test pilot who flew the first X-15 flights and was the first man to fly at twice the speed of sound. Crossfield was inducted into the International Space Hall of Fame and National Aviation Hall of Fame and is the author of "Always Another Dawn: The Story of a Rocket Test Pilot".

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Richard Tregaskis (1916-73) was a noted correspondent and writer who reported on several wars, including the Second World War and the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. His books include Guadalcanal Diary and Invasion Diary which is available in a Bison Books edition. Scott Crossfield is a legendary test pilot who flew the first X-15 flights and was the first man to fly at twice the speed of sound. Crossfield was inducted into the International Space Hall of Fame and National Aviation Hall of Fame and is the author of Always Another Dawn: The Story of a Rocket Test Pilot.

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4.0 out of 5 stars The energy and excitement of the first flights, 31 Jan 2003

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Covering the very early part of the flight program, Richard Tregaskis book tries to capture the energy and excitement of the time - I feel he succeeds. The book is chronologically structured in a diary format which builds then tension up towards the first flights and records. Along with the successes and the many aborts, he captures the emotions of the pilots and (often forgotten) engineers. It is written from personal experiances and interviews with the pilots, engineers and their families. This gives a very rounded view of their characters but doesn't give the hands on feel of Milton Thompson's "At the edge of space".
If you don't know what the X-15 is, don't buy this book. However if you do know, it is well worth the read.

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