A Bell X-1 being mated to a Boeing EB-50A mothership at Edwards AFB in 1951. X-1: 6784 pounds, 6250 pounds of fuel, rocket power, no ejection seat. Setting speed records in the sky: Awesome. [NASA]
Dry Lake, Dusty Bias-Ply
If you've ever stood on a sun-drenched, crack-filled piece of lakebed, you'll understand. Even if you haven't, you probably will. Speed. Potential. Horizon. It's all there. I have dreams. God bless California for giving them to me. [via CoolisaColor]
