The Nifty Fifty Show

All the Windows in Oklahoma City

February 02, 2024 Kennen Sparks Season 1 Episode 2
All the Windows in Oklahoma City
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The Nifty Fifty Show
All the Windows in Oklahoma City
Feb 02, 2024 Season 1 Episode 2
Kennen Sparks

Ever wonder why we don't have supersonic planes? Just ask Oklahoma City in 1964. The military and the FAA joined up for Operation Bongo II, subjecting the people of Oklahoma City to over 1,200 sonic booms for roughly six months. The result was a space age tragicomedy, full of broken windows, shrinking furniture, and exploding backyards. 

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Ever wonder why we don't have supersonic planes? Just ask Oklahoma City in 1964. The military and the FAA joined up for Operation Bongo II, subjecting the people of Oklahoma City to over 1,200 sonic booms for roughly six months. The result was a space age tragicomedy, full of broken windows, shrinking furniture, and exploding backyards.