The Deadly Race to Supersonic Flight

The race to supersonic flight was one of the most enthralling stories of the 20th century. In this episode, we take a look at how it all started, how the American's betrayed the British and the current state of supersonic flight. ColdFusion Podcast: @ThroughTheWeb @coldfusionmusic Get my book:

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