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D-558-1 Skystreak
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The dark red color of the D-558-1 Skystreak made it difficult to see against the blue desert sky. Later, the Skystreaks, which by then were nicknamed "Crimson Test Tubes" were painted white to make them more visible.
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Unique identifier
BI229527
Boeing ID
k5581-f1-5
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Size
2342px × 2968px 19MB
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RM
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1940s
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blue skies
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D-558-1 Skystreak
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Edwards Air Force Base
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historic production status
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