Breaking of the Sound Barrier (1947)
The film documents the historic flight of the X1 aircraft, piloted by Captain Chuck Yeager, on October 14, 1947, when he became the first person to break the sound barrier. The X1, a rocket-propelled research vehicle designed by Bell, required careful fueling and preparation before its launch from a modified B-29 bomber. After reaching an altitude of 30,000 feet, Yeager successfully released the X1 and achieved supersonic speed, marking a significant milestone in aviation history.
Keywords
X1, Chuck Yeager, sound barrier, aviation history, rocket propulsion, supersonic flight, B-29 bomber, milestone, October 14, 1947
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