XB-70 model 1/150 – Autograph Joe Cotton

North American XB-70 Valkyrie Model (1:150 Scale) – Signed by Test Pilot Joe Cotton

A striking tribute to one of the most ambitious aircraft ever conceived, this finely crafted 1:150 scale model of the North American XB-70 Valkyrie is personally signed by legendary test pilot Joe Cotton.

Developed at the height of the Cold War, the North American XB-70 Valkyrie was designed as a Mach 3 strategic bomber, capable of flying higher and faster than any interceptor of its era. With its futuristic delta wing, drooping wingtips, and six-engine configuration, the XB-70 represented the cutting edge of aerospace engineering in the 1960s. Though only two prototypes were built, the program provided invaluable data that influenced later high-speed and high-altitude aircraft design.

This precision model captures the Valkyrie’s unmistakable silhouette in elegant detail. At 1:150 scale, the model measures approximately:

• Length: ~11.5 inches (29 cm)

• Wingspan: ~6.5 inches (16.5 cm)

The aircraft is mounted on a display stand, giving it a dynamic in-flight presentation that emphasizes its sleek, futuristic form.

Adding exceptional historical value, the stand is hand-signed by Joe Cotton, one of the elite test pilots who flew the XB-70 during its experimental program. His signature connects this display piece directly to the daring individuals who pushed the boundaries of speed and altitude during aviation’s golden age.

A rare blend of Cold War innovation and pilot heritage—this signed XB-70 model is both a centerpiece display and a tangible link to one of aviation’s most extraordinary achievements.