Sonic booms and the space age era explained
The article explains sonic booms as man made thunder from flying faster than sound, notes pilots and airmen training, and discusses deterrence and disarmament prospects. It contrasts ancient sounds with modern shock waves and the Space Age context, stressing two US survival forces: deterrence through modern weapons and instant retaliation.
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Sonic booms and the drive for aerial superiority
The piece explains how sonic booms arise when aircraft travel faster than sound and argues the U S military aims to prevent aggression through supersonic flight. It notes the roles of the Air Force Navy and contractors in maintaining air superiority and counters the notion that sonic booms are accidents.
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