Supersonic Flight — Breaking the Sound Barrier and Beyond — Story of the Bell X-1 and Douglas D-558 Editions en langues étrangères making it one of the

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Supersonic Flight — Breaking the Sound Barrier and Beyond — Story of the Bell X-1 and Douglas D-558 Editions en langues étrangères making it one of theThe definitive story of breaking the sound barrier in 1947. Chronicles the Bell X 1 and Douglas D 558 programs, featuring Chuck Yeager's historic flight and the pioneers who made supersonic flight possible. Characteristics ISBN 13 9781857532531 ISBN 10 1857532538 Book cover finish(es) Hardcover ( round back binding ) with a dust jacket Condition Used Like NEW Author(s) Richard P. Hallion Publisher Brassey's Number of pages 268 Published date First