Douglas D-558-2 'Skyrocket'- Lancaster, California - Static Aircraft Displays on Waymarking.com

D-558-2 Skyrocket, sister aircraft of the first aircraft to fly faster than twice the speed of sound established many aeronautical advances in the skies over the Antelope Valley. Three of these aircraft were manufactured by the Douglas Aircraft Company Inc. for the U.S. Navy and the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics. (later NASA) The men and women of NASA (NACA) the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Airforce Flight Test Center and Douglas Aircraft dedicate this skyrocket to the youth of the Antelope Valley. Presented May 10, 1963.

Display near Aviation and Math Depts Antelope Valley College 3041 West Avenue KLancaster, CA 93536 Get directions (661) 722-6300

Type of Aircraft: (make/model): D-558-2 Skyrocket Construction:: clone Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Antelope Valley College inside / outside: outside Access restrictions: FREE display. Only 50 cents daily parking pass cost. Tail Number: (S/N): Not listed Other Information:: Not listed

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Photo of aircraft (required - will be interesting to see if the aircraft is ever repainted or progress if being restored)
Photo of serial number (required unless there is not one or it is a replica)
Photo(s) of any artwork on the aircraft (optional but interesting)

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