Zero Length Launch F-100

David Newman sent these photos of the first Zero Length Launch F-100. This aircraft crashed on its 2nd flight when the booster didn't fall away after burnout. The pilot ejected safely. For a QuickTime movie and more info on the F-100 ZEL, see http://www.airspacemag.com/asm/Web/Site/QT/f100launch.html

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