Super Sonic Collection

Charles Chuck Yeager. American pilot

Concorde in the 1970s in British Airways livery, Heathrow, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

1985 Aston Martin Lagonda with Concorde

CONCORDE 002 FLIES 1969
Brian Trubshaw pilots the British-built Supersonic transport aircraft, Concorde 002 on its maiden flight from Filton to Fairford, seven years before entering service. Date: 9 April 1969

X-15 rocket plane on display at the National Air & Space Museum, Washington DC

Bell X-1 in flight, the first supersonic aircraft
First supersonic aircraft. Bell X-1 aircraft used by Charles " Chuck" Yeager to fly faster than sound on 14 October 1947

The One-Inch Model Airplane
A one-inch scale model of a typical supersonic airplane design is examined before being installed for sonic boom studies in the four foot supersonic tunnel at Langley Research Center of the National

Supersonic Transport Model Miniature
005 inch x 1 inch supersonic transport scale model for determining the propagation of sonic booms. The model appears to be similar to the Air Force XB-70 bomber

Illustration of Thrust SSC (Super Sonic Car), broke land speed record 1997

Thrust SSC, the worlds first supersonic car
Thrust SuperSonic Car (SSC), the first land vehicle to travel faster than sound, performs a speed trial. The car broke the land speed record on 15 October 1997 near Gerlach in the Black Rock Desert

Tupolev Tu-2000 concept aircraft. Model of the Tupolev Tu-2000 hypersonic aircraft, proposed by the Tupolev design bureau

Tupolev Tu-144, first supersonic airliner
First supersonic airliner. A Tupolev Tu-144 airliner in flight. The Tu-144, known to NATO as Charger, first flew on 31 December 1968, two months before the Anglo-French Concorde

A U. S. Air Force F-105 Thunderchief supersonic fighter-bomber in flight over Vietnam, 1967
VIETNAM WAR: F-105, 1967. A U.S. Air Force F-105 Thunderchief supersonic fighter-bomber in flight over Vietnam, 1967

F-4 Phantom II fighter aircraft firing a missile, 1966
F-4 PHANTOM FIGHTER JET. F-4 Phantom II fighter aircraft firing a missile, 1966

Flightdeck of Concorde
The flight-deck of a British Airways Concorde, the iconic epitome of luxurious transatlantic flight Date: 2005

Concorde in Service
The worlds first supersonic passenger services are made by Concordes of British Airways (this one, flying to Bahrain) and Air Frances (flying to Rio de Janeiro) Date: 21 January 1976

Bell X-1A in flight. Aeroplane used in early supersonic aircraft research. This rocket-powered aircraft was a development of the first ever supersonic aircraft, the X-1

Tu-144, the first supersonic jet, 1969
First supersonic jet, the Tupolev Tu-144, in flight over Russia in June 1969, being escorted by a MiG-21 fighter jet (lower left)

Space Shuttle aerodynamics
Space Shuttle pressure map. Coloured computer- generated map of static aerodynamic pressure over a Space Shuttle in supersonic flight at launch

Mach 2. 5 wind tunnel
Mach 2.5 wind tunnel. Observation window showing the inside of a high-speed wind tunnel. This is the Mach 2.5 wind tunnel

V-1 and V-2 rockets
German V-1 and V-2 World War II rockets on display at the National Air & Space Museum, Washington DC. The V-1 (Vergeltungswaffe/Vengeance Weapon-1), known in England as the Doodlebug

Bell X-1 supersonic aircraft
Charles Elwood " Chuck" Yeager (born February 13, 1923) English pronunciation: is a retired major general in the United States Air Force and noted test pilot

Tu-22M3 in flight
A Tu-160 supersonic strategic bomber and missile carrier taking part in the dress rehearsal of the Victory Parade in Red Square in Moscow

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"Breaking Barriers: The Supersonic Saga Unveiled" From the daring feats of Charles "Chuck" Yeager, an American pilot who shattered the sound barrier in 1947, to the sleek and powerful 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda paired with Concorde, a symbol of speed and luxury. This caption takes you on a journey through time and space. Imagine standing at Heathrow Airport in London during the 1970s, witnessing British Airways' Concorde soaring above with its iconic livery. It's hard not to be captivated by this magnificent aircraft that first took flight as CONCORDE 002 back in 1969. But let's not forget about the pioneers who paved the way for supersonic travel. The X-15 rocket plane and Bell X-1 were among the first aircraft to break through this sonic barrier, pushing boundaries like never before. Supersonic capabilities weren't limited to just planes; they extended even further into land vehicles. Thrust SSC became known as the world's first supersonic car when it broke land speed records in 1997. Its illustration leaves us awe-inspired by its sheer power and innovation. Traveling across oceans brings us to New Zealand's Warbirds Over Wanaka airshow where we witness General Dynamics F-111 Swing Wing Jet Fighter from up close - another marvel of engineering designed for high-speed missions. And then there is The One-Inch Model Airplane – a reminder that even small-scale creations can embody greatness beyond their size. Finally, we encounter Tupolev Tu-144 – often referred to as Russia's answer to Concorde – marking yet another milestone as the first supersonic airliner. In this captivating caption, we celebrate those who dared to challenge limits and embrace super sonic speeds throughout history. Their achievements continue inspiring generations with dreams of reaching new heights while breaking barriers along the way.