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X-15: The World's Fastest Rocket Plane and the Pilots Who Ushered in the Space Age by John Anderson and Richard Passman. Published in association with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum and Zenith Press. A fascinating illustrated history of the legendary North American X-15, the experimental rocket plane that pushed the limits of speed, altitude, and human flight while helping pave the way for America's space program. Covers the aircraft's development, record-setting missions, technology, and the remarkable test pilots who flew it. Features numerous historic NASA and USAF photographs and detailed information on one of the most important experimental aircraft ever built. A great addition for collectors of aviation history, NASA, experimental aircraft, military aviation, and early spaceflight. Hardcover with dust jacket. ISBN: 9780760344453.