Two Supersonic Problems Challenge Jet Makers
Clarence L. Kelly Johnson of Lockheed outlines two main hurdles for future supersonic travel clear air turbulence and sonic booms. His briefing notes the industry may lack time to find viable solutions, with secrecy and high altitude aircraft projects like the YF-12A and SR-71 shrouded in mystery.
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Clarence L
Kelly
CAA
Gary Powers
Soviet Union
USAF
Raaf
Fast Sale
Victoria
Australia
New Zealand
Johnson
Kelly" Johnson
CAT and booms threaten future high altitude jets
The article discusses clear air turbulence CAT and sonic booms as major risks for high altitude jet travel. It notes CAT occurs at higher altitudes than thought, threatens stability, and could impede supersonic transports SSTs. It cites Japan’s 1966 BOAC incident and Johnson’s remarks on turbulence frequency being lower but present at high altitudes. Market studies by BAC Sud hint Concorde may grow long routes if sonic booms are accepted, but CAT remains the dominant challenge for industry safety and viability.
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Japan
Mt Fuji
Johnson
Bacsud
Kelly” Johnson
The Australian SAS in Vietnam War Test
The SAS from Western Australia fights in Vietnam for three years, using four to five man patrols on long reconnaissance and ambush missions. They operate from Nui Dat under task force command, rely on stealth, speed, and hot extractions, and have suffered few casualties while inflicting heavy Vietcong losses.
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Special Air Service
SAS
Vietnam
Sabre
Nui Dat
Borneo
Phuoc Tuy
Beesley
RAAP
Edward Kelly
Claremont
Chris Jenison
Swanbourne
E Sas
New Guinea
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J. Cadry Osteo
Rropracer Oriental
New South Ped
Edgecliff
Canberra
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Erivan
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YWCA
Alinga Street
City
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Robin Stratshidee
South Vietnam
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Super Soldiers
Super Grunt
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Three
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Army
Vietcang
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J. J. Wescott
Anson Street
Orange, NS
Bex
E ‘Beckers Py. Ltd
Crown and Campbell Straits
Eodney
Woolworths
EL Rancho
Sid
Petrie Street
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