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Approaching the Speed of Sound

1957 27 min English
Wubly rating 6.5

A documentary investigating the science, aerodynamics and technologies involved in enabling aircraft to travel at speeds approaching or surpassing that of sound.

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Part of High Speed Flight Collection

3 films

Peter De Normanville Director

First release January 1, 1957 · Produced in United Kingdom

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Shell Film Unit

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United Kingdom · January 1, 1957

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