Your browser does not support this video.Permalink: http://www.boeingimages.com/archive/Douglas-D-558-1-Skystreak-Flight-Test-Activities-2JRSXLJVRCDS.htmlCopyright © Boeing. All Rights Reserved.View Photo/Video onlyConceptually similarNorth American X-15 B-rollDouglas X-3 Stiletto B-rollMcDonnell Aircraft XF-85 GoblinRockwell HiMAT Test FlightMcDonnell F-101 Voodoo B-rollBoeing Condor Test FlightDouglas XB-42 MixmasterBoeing 707 Flight TestX-45A Flight Test Block 2 HighlightsView AllDouglas D-558-1 Skystreak Flight Test ActivitiesSelect usageWhat Type of Order?Usage:The D558 program was conceived as a joint U.S. Navy/NACA research program for transonic and supersonic flight. The Skystreaks were initially nicknamed the "crimson test tube" due to their scarlet paint. The jet-powered D-558-1 Skystreak contributed important data used in future supersonic aircraft by flying for extended periods of time at transonic speeds. It almost crossed the sound barrier on Aug. 20, 1947, when Marine Corps test pilot Marion Carl took the Skystreak to Mach .99 (650.7 mph).Three Skystreak aircraft made a total of 228 test flights between 1947-53.BI46772 (BIV16_D-558-1_01)Maximum size:720px × 480px (~50 MB)License type:Rights ManagedDuration:2m22sKeywords:1940s-adults-airplanes-D-558-1 Skystreak-day-Edwards Air Force Base-engine runs-exteriors-fire-first flights-full body views-ground crews-ground shots-hangars-historic production status-interiors-jets-male-military-military livery-military personnel-monoplanes-pilots-red-refueling-research/experimental-runways-sunshine-takeoffs-tarmac-taxi tests-unpaved ground-viewed from above-vintage / retroRelated Photo/Videos:View AllRelated Virtual folders:D-558-1 Skystreak