Aeroplane Monthly 1997-12 / P.Boniface - Boeing's brave effort

The first XL-15 at Wichita shortly after completion. The glazing has been retouched in. Note the original small rudders.

Aeroplane Monthly 1997-12 / P.Boniface - Boeing's brave effort

The first XL-15 poses with a B-29 Superfortress as a backdrop.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Boeing B-29 Superfortress - СШАUSA - 1942

Aeroplane Monthly 1997-12 / P.Boniface - Boeing's brave effort

The first XL-15 during an early press demonstration, in military markings.

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1947 / All the world's aeroplanes

The Boeing XL-15, prototype of the L-15A Two-seat Liaison Monoplane (125 h.p. Lycoming engine).

Aeroplane Monthly 1997-12 / P.Boniface - Boeing's brave effort

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: LE-431

The penultimate Boeing YL-15, 47-431, displays the type’s rather less than elegant lines.

Aeroplane Monthly 1997-12 / P.Boniface - Boeing's brave effort

The tricycle-type ski undercarriage installed on the second prototype.

Aeroplane Monthly 1997-12 / P.Boniface - Boeing's brave effort

XL-15 No 2 displays the alternative floatplane undercarriage and some differences in the rear gondola transparencies.

Aeroplane Monthly 1997-12 / P.Boniface - Boeing's brave effort

The second XL-15, 46-521, broken down for towing.

Aeroplane Monthly 1997-12 / P.Boniface - Boeing's brave effort

The pilot’s position was fully equipped for blind flying and had two complete radio receivers and transmitters, one for tower control and the other for contact with fire-control units.

Aeroplane Monthly 1997-12 / P.Boniface - Boeing's brave effort

An early provisional manufacturer’s drawing of the Model 451.