| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 68-10771 |
| Alternate Serial: | 10771 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bensen B-8 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bensen B-8 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bensen X-25B (B-8) |
| C/n (msn): | [ 68-10771 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Edwards - AFBMap |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KEDW IATA: EDW Local: EDW Other: - |
| Collection: | Air Force Flight Test Center Museum |
| Photo Date: | 27 October 2006 |
| Photo by: | Tom Gibbons |
| Photo ID: | 305025 |
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The Bensen B-8 was evaluated by the USAF under the Discretionary Descent Vehicle (DDV) program where it was proposed to integrate combat aircraft ejection seats with a small autogyro or rotor kite to allow downed pilots more control over their post-ejection landing spot. A single example (serial 68-10771) was first flown 23 January 1968 and is preserved at the AFFTC Museum at Edwards Air Force Base. This photo is copyright © Tom Gibbons, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 27 November 2020, and has since been viewed 537 times. |