First pictures of the record-shattering Douglas 'Skyrocket' plane that flew more than 1,000 miles per hour at 63,000 feet. The 'Skyrocket' is released from B-29 'mother plane' for record flight. Plane speeds over desert area. Establishing shot - Pilot Bill Briggsman is checking out the model of the Douglas "Skyrocket" Air to Air - A B-29 mother ship carrying the Skyrocket attached to her under-side. It releases it and it's exhibits a beautiful test flight.