
1940's -- Chuck Yeager standing
in front of the Bell X-1
(Courtesy of the U.S. Air Force)
It is the 60th anniversary of Chuck Yeager breaking the sound barrier.
On October 14, 1947, Chuck Yeager became the first man to break the
sound barrier in level flight, flying the experimental Bell X-1 rocket
plane built right here in Niagara Falls, New York. Learn
more about the X-1 |
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The "Thunder of Niagara" Air Show is presented by the 914th
Airlift Wing, 107th
Airlift Wing, and the Niagara
Military Affairs Council.
Member of: http://airshow5.aero.com/ and http://www.necas.org |
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12.21.09 - 2010 Airshow dates announced
01.01.09 - Canadian Snowbirds will headline 2010 Airshow
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