Urban Spaceman64
@urbanspaceman64.bsky.social
Amateur idiot interested in space. Hoping to make more people aware of the crews and achievements of the Paraglider Research Vehicle, The Gemini Tow Test Vehicle and the Northrop HL10 Lifting Body. Other items do appear.
@lubnakerr.bsky.social Are you in this one?
November 29, 2025 at 6:08 PM
@lubnakerr.bsky.social Are you in this one?
On the 28th of November 1962 Milton O. Thompson (on the right of the picture) was in the pilots seat of the Paraglider Research Vehicle. The vehicle, Paresev 1B fitted with a 400 square foot Dacron wing, carried out an air tow test behind a Stearman aircraft. Photos and information NASA.
November 29, 2025 at 9:38 AM
On the 28th of November 1962 Milton O. Thompson (on the right of the picture) was in the pilots seat of the Paraglider Research Vehicle. The vehicle, Paresev 1B fitted with a 400 square foot Dacron wing, carried out an air tow test behind a Stearman aircraft. Photos and information NASA.
Is the phone number still H*r*ford?
November 28, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Is the phone number still H*r*ford?
@dobbersw.bsky.social Decided to go a little off piste with my choice of Dr Who viewing this weekend.
November 23, 2025 at 6:43 PM
@dobbersw.bsky.social Decided to go a little off piste with my choice of Dr Who viewing this weekend.
He really is. Do you know Cavanagh’s Antiques in Cockburn Street? There were a number of his fellow soldiers on display. I want to give him a decent setting. He deserves that. At some point, he may be joined by another sepoy.
November 23, 2025 at 2:06 PM
He really is. Do you know Cavanagh’s Antiques in Cockburn Street? There were a number of his fellow soldiers on display. I want to give him a decent setting. He deserves that. At some point, he may be joined by another sepoy.
@fightingonfilm.bsky.social Hey chaps, aprop of nothing, picked up this fine specimen yesterday in an antique shop in Edinburgh.
November 23, 2025 at 10:06 AM
@fightingonfilm.bsky.social Hey chaps, aprop of nothing, picked up this fine specimen yesterday in an antique shop in Edinburgh.
On the 21st of November 1969 Major Peter C. Hoag (United States Air Force) was in the pilots seat of the Northrop HL10 for its 30th flight. The vehicle achieved a speed of 1,532 kilometers per hour from an altitude of 14,165 meters. The flight lasted 6 minutes, 18 seconds. Photo & information NASA.
November 21, 2025 at 6:13 PM
On the 21st of November 1969 Major Peter C. Hoag (United States Air Force) was in the pilots seat of the Northrop HL10 for its 30th flight. The vehicle achieved a speed of 1,532 kilometers per hour from an altitude of 14,165 meters. The flight lasted 6 minutes, 18 seconds. Photo & information NASA.
On the 17th of November 1969 William H. Dana was in the pilots seat of the Northrop HL10 for its 29th flight. The vehicle achieved a speed of 1,693 kilometres per hour from an altitude of 19,687 meters. The flight lasted for 6 minutes and 48 seconds. Photo and information NASA.
November 18, 2025 at 5:41 AM
On the 17th of November 1969 William H. Dana was in the pilots seat of the Northrop HL10 for its 29th flight. The vehicle achieved a speed of 1,693 kilometres per hour from an altitude of 19,687 meters. The flight lasted for 6 minutes and 48 seconds. Photo and information NASA.
On 13th November 1968 John Manke was in the pilots seat of the Northrop HL10 for its 13th flight. The vehicle achieved a speed of 843 KPH from 13,000 meters. 3 failed attempts were made to ignite the Reaction Motors XLR-11, 4 chamber rocket engine during the 6 min 25 sec flight Photos & info NASA.
November 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
On 13th November 1968 John Manke was in the pilots seat of the Northrop HL10 for its 13th flight. The vehicle achieved a speed of 843 KPH from 13,000 meters. 3 failed attempts were made to ignite the Reaction Motors XLR-11, 4 chamber rocket engine during the 6 min 25 sec flight Photos & info NASA.
Quickly gathered my small and slightly battered collection of Gerry Anderson based books. Were there many Sapphire and Steel novels?
November 9, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Quickly gathered my small and slightly battered collection of Gerry Anderson based books. Were there many Sapphire and Steel novels?
That went well... 🏴👍
November 1, 2025 at 7:44 PM
That went well... 🏴👍
October 30, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Oooooohhhh. Interesting plot.
October 28, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Oooooohhhh. Interesting plot.
We want information. Information. Information.
October 28, 2025 at 6:27 PM
We want information. Information. Information.
Orange Alert! Orange Alert!
October 27, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Orange Alert! Orange Alert!
On the 27th of October 1969 William H. Dana was in the pilots seat of the Northrop HL10 for its 27th flight. The vehicle achieved a speed of 1,675 kilometers per hour from an altitude of 18,474 meters. The flight lasted 6 minutes and 57 seconds. Photograph and information NASA.
October 27, 2025 at 12:21 PM
On the 27th of October 1969 William H. Dana was in the pilots seat of the Northrop HL10 for its 27th flight. The vehicle achieved a speed of 1,675 kilometers per hour from an altitude of 18,474 meters. The flight lasted 6 minutes and 57 seconds. Photograph and information NASA.
Because I was recently reminded of Le Manège enchanté and La Maison de Toutou, this series popped into my head. Anyone else remember this absolute classic?
October 26, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Because I was recently reminded of Le Manège enchanté and La Maison de Toutou, this series popped into my head. Anyone else remember this absolute classic?
Without women, where would Star Trek be?
October 26, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Without women, where would Star Trek be?
This, the first powered flight, lasted 3 minutes and 9 seconds. An engine malfunction occurred during the flight, resulting in an alternate landing runway and causing the vehicle to land at Rosamond. Photo and information NASA.
October 26, 2025 at 9:39 AM
This, the first powered flight, lasted 3 minutes and 9 seconds. An engine malfunction occurred during the flight, resulting in an alternate landing runway and causing the vehicle to land at Rosamond. Photo and information NASA.
On the 23rd of October 1968 Major Jerauld R. (Jerry) Gentry (United States Air Force) was in the pilots seat of the Northrop HL10 for its 12th flight. The vehicle achieved a speed of 723 kilometers per hour from an altitude of 12,101 meters.
October 26, 2025 at 9:39 AM
On the 23rd of October 1968 Major Jerauld R. (Jerry) Gentry (United States Air Force) was in the pilots seat of the Northrop HL10 for its 12th flight. The vehicle achieved a speed of 723 kilometers per hour from an altitude of 12,101 meters.
Thank you for last night in Linlithgow. Took a little wander after the show.
October 22, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Thank you for last night in Linlithgow. Took a little wander after the show.
On the 22nd of October 1962 Major Virgil (Gus) Grissom (USAF) (left in image) was in the pilots seat of the Paraglider Research Vehicle. The vehicle, Paresev 1B fitted with a 400 square foot Dacron wing, carried out a ground tow test. The nose gear was damaged during the landing. Photos & info NASA.
October 22, 2025 at 5:13 AM
On the 22nd of October 1962 Major Virgil (Gus) Grissom (USAF) (left in image) was in the pilots seat of the Paraglider Research Vehicle. The vehicle, Paresev 1B fitted with a 400 square foot Dacron wing, carried out a ground tow test. The nose gear was damaged during the landing. Photos & info NASA.
