Short description
This in-depth look at the legendary aircraft tells the story of this momentous achievement--how the technology was developed, conflicts were resolved, and Yeager and his fellow pilots became the heroic figures.
Long description
As well as telling the story of how Chuck Yeager reached this momentous achievement, the author also profiles the life of a man who became an American hero and celebrity. The book is split into five chapters detailing each topic; 'The Man', 'The Aircraft', 'The Engine', 'The Flights' and 'The Celebrity Hero', bringing us to how the Bell X-1 now resides at the museum and is on display to the public.