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Supersonic Sled Tests New Aircraft Bailout Methods
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keywords: military aircraft safety, bailout equipment, supersonic flight, test dummy, rocket sled
Synopsis: Research into pilot bailout equipment in the new world of supersonic flight using a test dummy and rocket sled...(read more)
- Date: 1956
- Duration: 00:00:45
- Sound: Yes
- Color: Monochrome
- Type: Public Domain
- Language: English
- Location: United States
Supersonic Sled Tests New Aircraft Bailout Methods
Air Force supersonic research moves to the top of Hurricane Mesa, where a dummy-carrying rocket sled is boosted to supersonic speed. A dummy is hurled over the precipice from the sled in a most drastic trial of pilot safety gear.
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- Newsreels: 1956 - May 24
