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2023-06-05 Science & Technology

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Posted by Besoeker 2023-06-05 05:59|| || Front Page|| [11127 views ] Top

#1 ...I've felt the double boom of an SR-71. That gets your attention.

Mike

Posted by MikeKozlowski 2023-06-05 06:33|| 2023-06-05 06:33|| Front Page Top

#2 DC sonic boom yesterday as F-16s scramble to intercept unresponsive plane.

Joe was reportedly playing golf at Andrews when the jets roared off. I bet his Secret Service guys were excited.

Posted by Bobby 2023-06-05 08:25|| 2023-06-05 08:25|| Front Page Top

#3 During the Vietnam days, we'd be on the playground and hear the booms when the jets went supersonic as they hit the coast. A weekly occurence back then.

Posted by Rex Mundi 2023-06-05 12:26|| 2023-06-05 12:26|| Front Page Top

#4 We get one now and then when a Falcon booster recovers to the Cape, if the weather is just right.

Posted by M. Murcek 2023-06-05 12:31|| 2023-06-05 12:31|| Front Page Top

#5 We lived across the Alabama river from Maxwell AFB in the late 50's to mid 60's. Sonic booms were common.

Posted by Deacon Blues 2023-06-05 12:36|| 2023-06-05 12:36|| Front Page Top

#6 Hadn't heard one for awhile, and then 09.11.2011...

Posted by Anomalous Sources 2023-06-05 15:52|| 2023-06-05 15:52|| Front Page Top

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