Approaching the Speed of Sound
Approaching the Speed of Sound
1957, English. Directed by Peter De Normanville.
A documentary investigating the science, aerodynamics and technologies involved in enabling aircraft to travel at speeds approaching or surpassing that of sound.
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- 0h 27m
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 January 1957
- Country
- United Kingdom
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Approaching the Speed of Sound: quick answers
What comes after Approaching the Speed of Sound?
Next in the series: Beyond the Speed of Sound (1959).
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How long is Approaching the Speed of Sound?
Approaching the Speed of Sound runs 27 minutes (0h 27m).
Does Approaching the Speed of Sound have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Approaching the Speed of Sound on?
Approaching the Speed of Sound isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1957. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Approaching the Speed of Sound?
If you liked Approaching the Speed of Sound, try Ex Libris: The New York Public Library, Capital in the Twenty-First Century, Halloween: 25 Years of Terror.
Who directed Approaching the Speed of Sound?
Approaching the Speed of Sound (1957) was directed by Peter De Normanville.