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Delve into the science of high-speed flight in this 1959 educational film, the third of a three-part series, and explore the aerodynamics of flight beyond the speed of sound, using animated sequences to illustrate important physical principles. ►Part 1 of this brief series - 'Approaching the Speed of Sound' - can be seen here: youtu.be/hlVNwOFtpuQ ►For part 2 in this series - 'Transonic Flight' - please see: youtu.be/Dm9PWOprMS4 #Shell #ShellFilmUnit #HistoricFilmArchive #Documentary #History #Airplane #Aerospace #Aeronautical #Engineering #Aeroplane #Supersonic #Aviation --- Shell Historical Film Archive Shell’s surprising and captivating Historic Film Archive dates from 1934 and covers a rich mix of topics from technology, science and engineering to craftsmanship, motorsport and travelogue. The Shell Film Unit, responsible for the content, was a highly celebrated part of Britain’s Documentary Movement. Key figures from that movement were involved, including...

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