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The World’s First Supersonic Ejection

In 1955, George Smith was 31 years old, unmarried, stood 6’1” and weighed 220 pounds.  It was a Saturday morning just like today.  He was off work and on his way to the grocery store, but he stopped by his … Continue reading

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