The Moment Chuck Yeager Flew His Plane Past the Sound Barrier | Smithsonian Channel

OCT 12 2021 · 12:00

October 14, 1947: the XS-1 plane, piloted by legendary combat ace, Chuck Yeager, is inching closer to the speed of sound. Suddenly, a thunderous sound erupts–it’s the world’s first man-made sonic boom. Watch Full Episodes Here: https://www.smithsonianchannel.com/ Paramount+ is here! Stream all you