Chasing the demon

By Dan Hampton

Subjects: Supersonic Aerodynamics, Research, High-speed aeronautics, Aerodynamics, supersonic, Aviation, History, Transportation

Description: Describes the post-World War II efforts by the American military to develop a new type of aircraft that could break the sound barrier, revealing the hazards that emerged during test flights and the bravery of the men who made aviation history in pursuit of this goal.