XB-70 Valkyrie At The National Museum Of The USAF In Dayton Ohio

The XB-70 Valkyrie has a huge footprint at the National Museum Of The United States Air Force in Dayton Ohio. This is a badass plane with an imposing stance. When you enter the fourth building at the Air Force Museum, you see the plane off to your right. It is an incredibly beautiful and odd aircraft.

One of my favorite aviation photos I’ve ever taken was of the six massive engines. I was lucky to get a sneak peek of this building before it opened to the public. I rode around on a 10-foot-tall scissor lift, taking photos that normal museum guests cannot get. It was awesome when I got to photograph the powerful engines at eye level at the back of the plane. I still look at these photos and marvel at how beautiful they are. So many different angles of view are available with this gigantic aircraft. It is cool to see it with other planes scattered around it.

About The XB-70 Valkyrie

The North American Aviation XB-70 Valkyrie was a prototype of a large bomber for the United States Air Force Strategic Air Command. North American Aviation designed this plane in the 1950s. The massive six engines powered this massive plane to speeds of Mach-3 at very high altitudes. It is quite a sight to see in person. I am for hire as an aviation photographer.

The XB-70 Valkyrie was a remarkable aircraft that captured the imagination of aviation enthusiasts during the 1960s. Developed by North American Aviation, this supersonic bomber projected power and innovation. Its sleek and futuristic design featured delta wings and a canard wing configuration, giving it a distinctive appearance. The Valkyrie was designed to fly at incredibly high speeds and altitudes, reaching speeds over Mach 3. This impressive aircraft was intended to be a strategic bomber, capable of delivering nuclear payloads anywhere across the globe. Although only two prototypes were built, the XB-70 Valkyrie remains a testament to the pioneering spirit and technological advancements of aviation history.