The Plane With the Biggest Mouth

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Emerging from the ashes of World War 2, France embarked on a resolute mission to revamp its aerospace industry. In this context, the Griffon was conceived as an aircraft that would push the boundaries of technology and design.
Born during the intense aerospace rivalry of the Cold War era and the urgent need to counter the Soviet threat, the Griffon was meant to reach Mach 2 and beyond.
Its journey from wooden glider prototypes to the achievement of supersonic speeds, powered by a unique dual propulsion system, unveils a tale of ambitions and setbacks. The Griffon would go on to fly at soaring heights, breaking records in its wake.
Indeed, it was the fastest aircraft in the world…
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Join Dark Skies as we explore the world of aviation with cinematic short documentaries featuring the biggest and fastest airplanes ever built, top-secret military projects, and classified missions with hidden untold true stories. Including US, German, and Soviet warplanes, along with aircraft developments that took place during World War I, World War 2, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, the Gulf War, and special operations mission in between.
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