Posted on Dec 22, 2021
F-15 fighter jet breaks sound barrier, creates shaking in central Illinois
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Many people in central Illinois felt some shaking and heard a loud noise on Tuesday.
Immediately collaboration from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and other officials began to identify the impact and source of the incident.
Upon further review, it was determined that an F-15 fighter jet in the airspace above central Illinois course corrected creating a sonic boom. When the aircraft broke the sound barrier, the pressure wave created an audible noise and minor shaking in the region.
At this time there are no reports of damage associated with the incident.
Immediately collaboration from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and other officials began to identify the impact and source of the incident.
Upon further review, it was determined that an F-15 fighter jet in the airspace above central Illinois course corrected creating a sonic boom. When the aircraft broke the sound barrier, the pressure wave created an audible noise and minor shaking in the region.
At this time there are no reports of damage associated with the incident.
F-15 fighter jet breaks sound barrier, creates shaking in central Illinois
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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
One course corrects by moving the stick left or right. One corrects for being behind timing by hitting afterburner and perhaps making a sonic boom. If that jet had to do both the pilot qualifications are in question.
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SrA John Monette
Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen - I thought the wording was either misleading or completely incorrect. If he was that far off his timing, he certainly needs some refresher time. My guess is the "official" story is just covering up for a hot-shot who needs some desk time.
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Late 50's and early 60's. F-102 Delta Darts routinely broke the sound barrier in the Pittsburgh area. They always flew in groups of two. Loved it.
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