Permalink: http://www.boeingimages.com/archive/Pilots-with-D-558-1-Skystreak-Outfitted-with-Wingtip-Tanks-2F3XC56X260.htmlCopyright © Boeing. All Rights Reserved.View Photo/Video onlyConceptually similarD-558-1 Skystreak Aborted TakeoffD-558-1 Skystreak in FlightD-558-1 Skystreak LandingD-558-1 Skystreak with Wingtip TanksD-558-1 Skystreak PilotD-558-1 Skystreak Pilot Gene MayD-558-1 Skystreak PilotD-558-1 Skystreak Attempts a World Speed RecordD-558-1 Skystreak Landing Gear MaintenanceView AllView more with similar tones Pilots with D-558-1 Skystreak Outfitted with Wingtip TanksSelect usageWhat Type of Order?Usage:With a bright gloss-red finish and not being much more than a long tube with wings, the D-558-1 earned affectionate nicknames such as “The Flying Stove Pipe” and “The Crimson Test Tube.” Later, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) changed the color of the Skystreaks to white in order to improve optical tracking and photography.BI229603 (sm97467)Maximum size:2785px × 2124px (~16 MB)9.2in × 7.0in (300dpi)License type:Rights ManagedKeywords:1940s-adults-airplanes-copy space-D-558-1 Skystreak-day-deserts-Edwards Air Force Base-exteriors-full body views-ground shots-head on views-historic production status-jets-left side views-male-military-military livery-monoplanes-occupations and work-photos-pilots-portraits-posing-research/experimental-researchers-shadows-standing-sunshine-two people-unpaved groundRelated Photo/Videos:View All
