Foto de stock - May 05, 1955 - Supersonic Bug: First British plane to top the speed of sound in level flight is the English Electric P-1 interceptor fighter. Since it began flying last August the prototype of this aircraft has made over 100 flights, mostly at super-sonic speeds. To step up testing, Britain's Ministry of Supply has ordered 20 pre-production models so that different tests can be carried on at the same time. Photo shows The bug-like P-1 from another time. during a test flight. It is being flown by Mr. R.P. Beamont, English Electric's Manager, Flight Operations. (Credit Image: © Keystone Press Agency/Keystone USA via ZUMAPRESS.com)

Imagen: May 05, 1955 - Supersonic Bug: First British plane to top the speed of sound in level flight is the English Electric P-1 interceptor fighter.

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