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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated September 22, 1964 reads, "The Air Force's supersonic XB70A bomber lands at Edwards Air Force Base amid fire and smoke after a 65-minute maiden flight over the desert. As the plane landed, two wheels blew out and burst into flames. A locked landing gear was the apparent reason for the flames. Two B-58 chase planes (upper left) are shown accompanying the bomber."
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;29 x 36 cm. Photographic prints
United States.--Air Force B-70 bomber B-58 bomber Attack planes--California--Edwards Air Force Base Smoke--California--Edwards Air Force Base Brush--California--Edwards Air Force Base Electric lines--Poles and towers Edwards Air Force Base (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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