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Old 15th Dec 2007, 22:59
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Brian Abraham
 
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Mach 3.2 with the gear down in a Blackbird
Record has to be the X-15. On one flight the nose gear extended at 4.2M, and on another, one main gear leg (skid) extended at 4.3M. Landings accomplished OK.
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