Chuck Yeager and the Bell X-1

Chuck Yeager and the Bell X-1 Breaking the Sound Barrier

Hardback (31 Mar 2006)

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Publisher's Synopsis

As well as telling the story of how Chuck Yeager reached a momentous achievement, this book also profiles the life of a man who became an American hero and celebrity. It is split into five chapters detailing each topic: 'The Man', 'The Aircraft', 'The Engine', 'The Flights', and 'The Celebrity Hero'.

Book information

ISBN: 9780810955356
Publisher: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Imprint: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Pub date:
DEWEY: 623.746048092
DEWEY edition: 22
Number of pages: 144
Weight: 760g
Height: 260mm
Width: 197mm
Spine width: 17mm