1940s: From World War

After almost two decades of neglect, aircraft development again went into high gear with the approach of World War II. The 10 years from 1939-49 took pilots and aircraft builders from biplanes to jets and through the sound barrier. The speed of development produced dramatic twists and turns for...

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