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Sonic Boom: B-58 Supersonic Training Flights and Safety Information

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_038_8_47_4_0022

Dates

  • March 25, 1964
  • 88th (1963-1965)

Scope and Contents

The Department of the Air Force is informing Senator Monroney about the upcoming B-58 supersonic training flights that will take place from April 1st along a specific route. The flights will be conducted by the Strategic Air Command and information about sonic booms, training of bomber crews, and flight details are provided. The sonic booms created by the high-speed flights are not harmful but may cause minor damage such as breaking glass or plaster cracks. The Air Force assures that personal injury will not occur due to the sonic booms.

Creator

Monroney, A. S. Mike (Almer Stillwell Mike), 1902-1980

Congress 88th (1963-1965)

Policy Area Aeronautics; Government Operations and Politics

Tribal Affiliation Non-specified
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

Contact:
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