Bell® X-1 - Metal Earth

Metal Earth 3D Model Kit - Bell X-1 Experience the thrill of aviation history with the Metal Earth 3D Model Kit of the Bell X-1, the iconic rocket-powered aircraft that shattered the sound barrier. On October 14, 1947, legendary test pilot Chuck Yeager piloted the Bell X-1, named "Glamorous Glennis" in tribute to his wife, to achieve the historic feat of becoming the first airplane to fly faster than the speed of sound. Launched mid-air at 7,000 meters (23,000 feet) from the belly of a WWII bomber, this remarkable aircraft redefined the boundaries of flight.