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Chasing the Demon
- A Secret History of the Quest for the Sound Barrier, and the Band of American Aces Who Conquered It
- De: Dan Hampton
- Narrado por: John Pruden
- Duración: 8 h y 39 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 200
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 179
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 178
In the aftermath of World War II, the United States accelerated the development of technologies that would give it an advantage over the Soviet Union. Airpower, combined with nuclear weapons, offered a formidable check on Soviet aggression. In 1947, the United States Air Force was established. Meanwhile, scientists and engineers were pioneering a revolutionary new type of aircraft which could do what no other machine had ever done: reach mach 1 - a speed faster than the movement of sound - which pilots called "the demon."
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3 out of 5 stars
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Not at all what it purports to be
- De John A Stevenson en 11-20-18
- Chasing the Demon
- A Secret History of the Quest for the Sound Barrier, and the Band of American Aces Who Conquered It
- De: Dan Hampton
- Narrado por: John Pruden
A crossroads of aerospace development and world history
Revisado: 05-27-20
This audio book was an insightful and fascinating account of how world events and aircraft development were, and continue to be, intertwined. In addition to the technical concepts presented, which is done in easily-understood terms, substantial background is given on the historical figures and personalities, some well known and others not so much, including early theorists, engineers, and pilots, which provided the contextual backdrop to the larger story.
The narrator also did a great job with keeping the listener’s interest, and making this an enjoyable experience.
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