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    Airframe Family: Douglas A-3/A3D Skywarrior / B-66 Destroyer
    Latest Model:X-21
    Last Military Serial:55-0408 USAF
    Construction Number:45040
    Compressed ID:Northrop X-21 sn 55-0408 USAF cn 45...
    Latest Owner or Location:95 ABW/MU, Edwards AFB, CA

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    Dates

    Event

    Constructed as a X-21 by Northrop.

    Circa 1955

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Air Force with s/n 55-0408.

    To National Museum of the United States Air Force Loan Program, Wright Field, Dayton, OH.
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    Loaned to 95 ABW/MU, Edwards AFB, CA.

    19 April 2012


    Photographer: Simon Wallwork
    Notes: The first X-21A, ex WB-66D 55-408 waits for a rescuer that might never comeThe intake for one of the wacky rear mounted engines can be seen. Normally this type has underwing prodded engines. The X-21s had four jets installed. Two for suck and two for blow!
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