Chasing the Demon: A Secret History of the Quest for the Sound Barrier, and the Band of American Aces Who Conquered It (First edition.)

America's Cold War era urgent struggle to develop a sound barrier-breaking aircraft saw many test pilots die, including World War II ace Major Dick Bong, but many pilots continue to risk their lives as the race accellerated.

Dan Hampton recreates this innovation, tragedy and spectacle in this exciting work of history.