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The Battle of the Rocket Men

Recalling aircraft designers' race to break the sound barrier in the years following the Second World War. The film focuses on how a team of engineers in the California desert hoped to be the first to achieve the seemingly impossible feat - but faced stiff competition from two rival groups within the American military. Featuring contributions by famed test pilots Chuck Yeager, Scott Crossfield and Pete Everest.

English
  • Originally Aired February 9, 2005
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Network BBC Four
  • Created January 26, 2014 by
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Name Type Role
Lorne Townend Director