The Douglas D-558 Skyrocket and the first flight to Mach 2
On November 20, 1953, Scott Crossfield became the first person to fly at Mach 2, reaching 1,291 mph in the Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket over the Mojave Desert.
TowerOn November 20, 1953, Scott Crossfield became the first person to fly at Mach 2, reaching 1,291 mph in the Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket over the Mojave Desert.
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