Scott Crossfield...after the first mach 2 flight, USA, November 20, 1953. Creator: Unknown.

Scott Crossfield...after the first mach 2 flight, USA, November 20, 1953. Creator: Unknown.

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Scott Crossfield in the cockpit of the D-558-2 after the first mach 2 flight, USA, November 20, 1953. Naval officer and test pilot Scott Crossfield piloted the Douglas D-558-2 Skyrocket to Mach 2, or more than 1,290 mph (2076 km/h), the first time an aircraft had exceeded twice the speed of sound.


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  1. Albert Scott Crossfield: American: naval officer and test pilot
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  1. 2-860-689
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