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Breaking the Sound Barrier

19476m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

1947

Runtime

6m

Storyline

Air Force film of Chuck Yeager's October 14, 1947 X-1 flight that broke broke the sound barrier for the first round in human flight.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
6m
Nov 29, 1947
Production
The United States Air Force
The United States Air Force
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

1 Cast Members

Chuck Yeager

Chuck Yeager

Self

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