The third X-1, X-1-3 is mated to the EB-50A at Edwards AFB, California.

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X-1-3 Being Mated To EB-50A Superfortress. The third X-1 (46-064), known as "Queenie," is mated to the EB-50A (46- 006) at Edwards AFB, California. Following a captive flight on November 9, 1951, both aircraft were destroyed by fire during de-fueling.

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