A FEW MOMENTS IN AIR HISTORY
Bell X-1 "GLAMOROUS GLENNIS"
(First Airplane to Fly Faster than the Speed of Sound)
On October 14, 1947, the Bell X-1 became the first airplane to fly faster than the speed of sound. Piloted by U.S. Air Force Capt. Charles E. "Chuck" Yeager, the X-1 reached a speed of 1,127 kilometersor 70 miles per hour, Mach 1.06, at an altitude of 13,000 meters or 43,000 feet. Yeager named the airplane "Glamorous Glennis" in tribute to his wife.
Fore more information on the Bell X-1 Go here.
Also, try this Bell X-1 web page (it also has pictures!).