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Jul. 07, 1967 - The Pilot Taking Part In The London Sonic Boom Tests Speaks To The Press: Wing Commander Henry Merriman, a pilot taking part in the London sonic boom tests, was present at the Ministry of Technology today to speak to journalists at a press conference. During the conference the final bang in the present exercise was being created on the roof of the Ministry. Wing Commander Merriman boomed over London yesterday in a 1, 000 m.p.h. Lightning fighter. Photo shows Wing Commander Henry Merriman, (left) who created the sonic bang yesterday, pictured with Mr. J.A. Hamilton, Director-General of the Concard project, as they wait for today's final bang in the present exercise

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