In the midst of the Cold War, the XB-70 Valkyrie was unveiled as a bold replacement for the B-52, designed to be the ultimate weapon of mass destruction. As the son of a GE engineer who worked on the project, the author shares his father’s journey from a farm boy in Indiana to an integral part of the advanced technology behind the plane. Despite being revolutionary, the XB-70 was eventually reduced to a mere test program due to the rise of missile technology, costing billions. The story highlights a father’s proud contribution to a project that pushed the technological envelope, leaving a legacy for future generations.
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