Bell X-2 Rocket Plane in 1956...

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, August 3, 1956.
 
* Bell X-2 rocket plane breaks speed record
* Frank Everest - Air Force

This 48 page newspaper has a three column headline near the bottom of the front page: "AF Pilot Hits 1,900 MPH" with caption: "Rocket Plane Sets Speed Mark". Tells of Lt. Col. Frank Everest's record flight in the Bell X-2 rocket plane.

 

Other news of the day throughout.

 

* Small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.