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The XB-70A Valkyrie that landed with both sets of main gear not fully lowered because both hydraulic systems failed
Cold War Era / Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation

The XB-70A that landed with both sets of main gear not fully lowered because both hydraulic systems failed

By 
Dario Leone
Aug 24 2026

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