The Douglas D-558-1 Skystreak, D-558-2 Skyrocket, and the X-3 Stiletto were among the first aircraft to blend airframe to powerplant in ways that set the standa

In 1945 some experts still considered the so-called sound barrier an impenetrable wall, while winged rocket planes remained largely relegated to science fiction

As the speed of early aircraft gradually increased there eventually became an awareness during the 1940's, that strange things were occurring at around 500mph.

This volume focuses on the influence of America’s Second World War aviation development and experience, subsequent aviation technological advances, and world

This book presents a little-known aspect of America's aircraft development of World War II in emphasizing unique and non-production aircraft or modifications fo