Nov 19 1952

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At Santa Susana, Calif., a complete liquid-rocket engine assembly (Navaho) having a thrust in excess of 100,060 pounds was fired for the first time.

North American F-86D established official speed record of 698.505 mph at Salton Sea, Calif., Capt. J. Slade Nash (USAF) as pilot.

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