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Grumman G-303 F-14 Tomcat
Us Navy Grumman F-14 Tomcat Flying at High-Altitude with Wing Swept-Back Date: 1970s

Grumman G-303 F-14A Tomcat
Us Navy Grumman F-14 Tomcat with a Hughes Aim-54C Phoenix Missile and Awg-9 System Date: 1980

Sukhoi T-10 Su-27 Flanker prototype
Sukhoi T-10 Su-27 Flanker Prototype Taxiing Date: 1980s

Hawker Hunter F-5
An RAF Hawker Hunter F.5 of 34 Squadron Parked During Suez Crisis Operations Date: 1950s

Hawker Hunter F-56
An Indian Airforce Hawker Hunter In-Flight Date: 1960s

English Electric Lightning
RAF 29 Squadron Ee Lightning, Believed to Be in Germany, after a Runway Overrun Incident and a Rekord Car Parked in the Foreground Date: 1974

Anglo - French Concorde 002 takes off for its maiden flight from Filton, Bristol. Concorde was manufactured at Filton. Concorde would later go into commercial service from 1976 to 2003

British Airways Concorde awaiting clearance to take off from Humberside Airport 18th June, 1994

British Airways Concorde G-BOAF seen here touching down on runway 07 / 25 at Newcastle
British Airways Concorde G-BOAF seen here touching down on runway 07/25 at Newcastle Airport 24th April, 1994

British Airways Concorde G-BOAF seen here on final approach to Newcastle Airport 24th April, 1994

Her Majesty Elizabeth II and Prince Philip leaving Heathrow Airport for Bahrain on the Concorde, at the start of her Middle East Tour. 12th February 1979

Singer Phil Collins & wife Jill Travelman (right) at London Heathrow Airport. Phil Collins is about to board a Concorde flight to USA, in order to perform at the JFK Stadium in Philadelphia

Pepsi launch its new blue can. Air France paint one of its Concordes in the new Pepsi colour as part of the launch of the new cans

Concorde World Tour. November 1986

Virgin Group staff hijacking the British Airways Concorde model that stands at the entrance to the tunnel and changed the livery to Virgi on the day the first Virgin airways flight arrived at

Avro Canada CF-105 Arrow Mark 1
Second Prototype Avro Canada Cf-105 Arrow Mark 1 Interceptor Aircraft Flying Date: 1958

Dassault Mirage III / 3
French Airforce Dassault Mirage III / 3

Republic XF-84H Thunderscreech prototype
Swept-Winged Republic Xf-84H Thunderscreech Prototype Date: 1950s

English Electric Lightning F-1
RAF Royal Airforce English Electric Lightning Taking-Off from Wattisham on a Media / Press Day Date: 1961

Panavia Tornado IDS GR-4
Panavia Tornado Ids Gr-4 Demonstrator Aircraft Flying over Trees

Panavia MRCA Tornado prototype
The Panavia Mrca Tornado First Prototype P1 D-9591 Parked with Variable-Geometry Wing Swept-Back and Hangars Behind Date: 1975

Hawker Hunter T-66A
A Hawker Hunter T.66 / T.7 Demonstrator Flying with External Fuel-Tanks in Hawker Aircrafts Civil Livery Enroute to the 1960 Farnborough Airshow Date: 1960

Hawker Hunter T-53
A Royal Danish Air Force Hawker Hunter T.53 Parked Date: 1960s

Hawker Hunter F-58A
Four RAF Hawker Hunters in a Formation Dive Date: 1960s

Hawker Hunter FGA-71
Two RAF Hawker Hunters of 43 Squadron Aerobatic Team Parked Date: 1957

Hawker Hunter T-7
A Royal Netherlands Airforce Hawker Hunter T.7 Trainer after Landing with Drag-Chute Deployed Date: 1960s

Hawker Hunter F-58
Six Swiss Airforce Hawker Hunters in Formation over Mountains Date: 1960s

Entwicklungswing EWR Sud VJ-101C
Entwicklungswing Ewr Sud Vj-101C Prototype Unusual Vtol Design During a Test-Flight Hop with Tilting Rolls-Royce Rb-145 Engine Date: 1966

Key members of the XS 1 research team, USA, January 1948. Creator: Unknown
Key members of the XS 1 research team, USA, January 1948. National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics Muroc Flight Test Unit XS-1 Team members and USAF pilots (L-R): Joseph Vensel

Scott Crossfield Mach 2 flight. Creator: Unknown
Scott Crossfield after the first mach 2 flight, USA, November 20, 1953. Naval officer and test pilot Scott Crossfield piloted the Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket to Mach 2, or more than 1

John Becker with the 11-inch Hypersonic Tunnel, Langley Research Center, Virginia, USA, 1950. American engineer John V. Becker helped lead some of Americas most important early research into

A close-up view inside Supersonic Wind Tunnel, USA, 2013. Creator: Quentin Schwinn
A close-up view inside Supersonic Wind Tunnel, USA, 2013. View of the flow-through inlet used on Boeings 1.79% scale model inside NASA Glenn Research Centers 8- by 6-foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

Scott Crossfield... after the first mach 2 flight, USA, November 20, 1953
Scott Crossfield in the cockpit of the D-558-2 after the first mach 2 flight, USA, November 20, 1953. Naval officer and test pilot Scott Crossfield piloted the Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket to Mach 2

LDSD retrieval, June 28, 2014. Creator: NASA
LDSD retrieval, June 28, 2014. NASAs Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator (LDSD) is lifted aboard the Kahana recovery vessel. The LDSD launch tested technologies for landing large payloads on Mars

Douglas D-558-2, ca. 1950s. Creator: Douglas Aircraft Company
White, US Navy, single-seat, rocket-powered supersonic aircraft. Piloted by A. Scott Crossfield, on November 20, 1953, the Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket became the first aircraft to fly faster than Mach

Three interesting and powerful sets (b / w photo)
6008193 Three interesting and powerful sets (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three interesting and powerful sets)

British Airways Concorde G-BOAF approaching Newcastle Airport in 24th April, 1994

British Airways Concorde pays a surprise visit to Manchester Airport following the aircraft being diverted from Heathrow due to fog. 14th January 1976

Over fifty years of flying, the 1930s DC3 Dakota follows Concorde on its arrival at Newcastle Airport. 29th August 1983

Concorde prototype 002 maiden flight in UK at Filton in Bristol, Wednesday 9th April 1969. Chief test pilot Brian Trubshaw flew Concorde 002 for twenty two minutes. Our Picture Shows

Concorde prototype 001 flies for the first time, at Toulouse Airport, France, Sunday 2nd March 1969. Maiden flight with test pilot Andre Turcat at the controls, who flew the aircraft to 10

Concorde at London Airport with passengers. 24th May 1976

Concorde at London Airport. 24th May 1976

The Duke of Edinburgh flew the British built Concorde 002 at Mach Two - twice the speed of sound - this afternoon over the Bay of Biscay

The Duke of Edinburgh is to fly the British built Concorde 002 at Mach Two - twice the speed of sound - this afternoon over the Bay of Biscay

British Airways Concorde 20th Birthday is celebrated at Heathrow Airport. Engineer Paul Snelgrove gives it a little polish before its flight. 19th January 1996

Red nose on Concorde. Toby Grills restaurants fund raise. 27th January 1988

Concorde check in at London Airport. 24th May 1976

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"Breaking the Sound Barrier: A Journey through Supersonic Aviation" Step back in time to 1976, as the iconic Concorde takes off, leaving a trail of awe-inspiring power and speed. Alongside it, the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird soars through the skies like a stealthy predator. Intriguingly, not far behind is the Hawker Hunter FGA-9, showcasing its agility and precision at supersonic speeds. Meanwhile, the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter dazzles with its sleek design and remarkable performance capabilities. Rewinding further to Concordes' first flight, witness history being made as this marvel of engineering conquers new frontiers in aviation. Joining this elite club is none other than the North American F-100D Super Sabre - a true testament to human ingenuity. As we delve deeper into supersonic wonders, behold the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom's sheer dominance in both air superiority and ground attack missions. Its thunderous roar echoes across vast landscapes. The Aerospatiale BAC Concorde graces our journey once again; its graceful silhouette defying gravity while carrying passengers swiftly across continents. Witnessing supersonic shock waves captured in Schlieren images leaves us mesmerized by their ethereal beauty. Unveiling another gem from aviation's treasure trove - enter Bristol Type 188. This experimental aircraft pushes boundaries with innovative designs that challenge conventional notions of flight. Prepare for an encounter with greatness as we meet Lockheed YF-12A Blackbird; faster than any bird known to man. And who can forget Grumman G-303 F-14D Tomcat? With its distinctive swing-wing design and unmatched versatility, it remains an icon among fighter jets. Supersonic aviation has forever changed our perception of speed and possibility. From pioneering feats like Concorde's takeoff to cutting-edge technology showcased by these magnificent aircraft, the world flight continues to captivate our imagination.