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Republic XF-91 Thunderceptor XF-91, 46-680. The Republic XF-91 Thunderceptor (originally designated XP-91) was a mixed-propulsion prototype interceptor aircraft, developed by Republic Aviation. The aircraft would use a jet engine for most flight, and a c

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  • TVL1970 said:
    The correct Air Force serial number for this Republic XF-91 is 46-680.
  • Veedubber79 said:
    Little known that the XF-91 was the first American combat aircraft (albeit a prototype that wasn't mass produced) to go supersonic in level flight (Dec. '51), and with both its jet (J47) and rockets (XLR11) working, it reached 1126 mph (Mach 1.71). Survives today in the R&D Section of the NMUSAF in Dayton, OH. It's sister-ship 681 (with a "V" tail) burned to the ground @ Edwards. www.flickr.com/photos/sdasmarchives/16148468640/in/set-72...

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  • Veedubber79 said:
    This is the Bell X-1 46-062 (No. 1) nicknamed "Glamorous Glennis" and flown by Chuck Yeager breaking thru the sound barrier in level flight over Muroc (later Edwards AFB) on 14 Oct 47.