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Faster Than the Speed of Sound

Kittinger in Manhigh (June 2, 1957)

More often than not, the actions for which people are most well-known are but a glimpse into their real accomplishments. Such is the case with Joseph William Kittinger II, the man who broke the speed of sound during a skydive. Born on July 27, 1928, Kittinger raced speedboats during his teens and entered the USAF [...]

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