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Chuck Yeager & Blue Bird
On 14 October 1947, Chuck Yeager became the first man to fly faster than sound. 20 years later, Donald Campbell's last attempt to break the water speed record ended in disaster.
Series focusing on some of the defining moments of history. This edition recalls two memorable days in man's quest for speed. On 14 October 1947, Chuck Yeager became the first man to fly faster than sound. 20 years later, Donald Campbell's last attempt to break the water speed record on Coniston Water ended in disaster.
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Tue 27 May 2008
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