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History Daily: Breaking the Sound Barrier
American History Tellers
The Urgency of Breaking Boundaries: The X-1 Test Flights
This chapter explores the tumultuous journey of a test pilot operating the experimental X-1 aircraft amid significant challenges. It highlights the pilot's struggles with mechanical failures, the evolution of the testing team, and the mounting pressure to achieve supersonic flight.
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