July 1969
Vol. 69, No. 1
Cover Photo: WW-II Messerschmitt Me.163B-1A Komet, first rocket interceptor:
top of 959 mph, climb to 40,000 ft. 3.35 min. A 3800-lb. thrust Walter liquid-fueled
engine ran eight minutes. Björn Karlström painting.
Posted March 20, 2011
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