Poking Through Jello: Bell Aircraft and the Quest to Break the Sound Barrier

By Douglas W. DeCroix - November 2, 2022

We mark the 75th anniversary of this historic event with a look back at Western New York's contributions.

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Poking Through Jello: Bell Aircraft and the Quest to Break the Sound Barrier