Flying Wing Breaks Another Record

Series

Series Name
Pathe News

Issue

Issue No.
49/15
Date Released
21 Feb 1949
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Spring is A-Coming
  2. 2Jean Bart Shows Her Speed
  3. 3One Minute News
  4. 4One Minute News
  5. 5One Minute News
  6. 6One Minute News
  7. 7One Minute News
  8. 8One Minute News
  9. 9Flying Wing Breaks Another Record

Story

Story No. within this Issue
9 / 9
Summary
The world’s biggest jet propelled aircraft - the B49 American flying wing - sets a new high speed record, topping 515 mph.
Keywords
Aviation
Locations
California; Maryland; Muroc Lake; Andrews Field
Length of story (in feet)
85
Story extras:
Film clip
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