The Lost Era Of Aviation And The Cancelled American SST. When Airlines Ordered Supersonic Jets The Boeing 2707 was intended to be the United States' answer to the Anglo-French Concorde and the Soviet Tupolev Tu-144. It was the centerpiece of the National Supersonic Transport (SST) program, a government-funded initiative launched in the 1960s to ensure American dominance in the next era of commercial aviation. While the military had already mastered high-speed flight with aircraft like the XB-70

12K views · 116 reactions | In February 1944, two USAAF B17 bombers crashed after colliding on their return from a bombing mission over Germany. The crew in both aircraft were killed. Most of the wreckage was removed shortly after the incident, but enthusiasts have recovered various items over the years, including a propeller. | Timeline - World History | Facebook