| Every so
often, just the right combination of conditions and events occur to create
an unbelievable event. In this case, an F-18 passing through the sound
barrier. Not only were the water vapor, density and temperature just
right, but there just happened to be a camera in the vicinity to capture
the moment. The F-18 is actually in transonic flight, with normal shock
waves emanating from behind the canopy and across the wings and |
