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Supersonic Dream
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Related NOVA Resources
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The following resources from the companion Web site accompany this program:
Shock Treatment
Learn about efforts to build a supersonic jet that takes the bang
out of the sonic boom. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Flying High
Read about what made the Concorde special, what it was like to fly,
why its nose was so sharply pointed, and more in this interview with
retired Concorde pilot Brian Calvert. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Anatomy of Concorde
Click on a cross-section diagram of the Concorde to learn more about
10 of its features. (Flash plug-in required; non-Flash version
available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Innovative Aircraft
View a slide show of one aviation expert's picks for the most
revolutionary planes of each decade in the past century. (Flash
plug-in required; non-Flash version available.) (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Plus:
Links and Books
Program Transcript
Complete narration for the TV program.
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