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Emerging from the ashes of World War 2, France embarked on a resolute mission to revamp its aerospace industry. In this context, the Griffon was conceived as an aircraft that would push the boundaries of technology and design.

Born during the intense aerospace rivalry of the Cold War era and the urgent need to counter the Soviet threat, the Griffon was meant to reach Mach 2 and beyond.

Its journey from wooden glider prototypes to the achievement of supersonic speeds, powered by a unique dual propulsion system, unveils a tale of ambitions and setbacks. The Griffon would go on to fly at soaring heights, breaking records in its wake.

Indeed, it was the fastest aircraft in the world…

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Join Dark Skies as we explore the world of aviation with cinematic short documentaries featuring the biggest and fastest airplanes ever built, top-secret military projects, and classified missions with hidden untold true stories. Including US, German, and Soviet warplanes, along with aircraft developments that took place during World War I, World War 2, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, the Gulf War, and special operations mission in between.

As images and footage of actual events are not always available, Dark Skies sometimes utilizes similar historical images and footage for dramatic effect and soundtracks for emotional impact. We do our best to keep it as visually accurate as possible.

All content on Dark Skies is researched, produced, and presented in historical context for educational purposes. We are history enthusiasts and are not always experts in some areas, so please don't hesitate to reach out to us with corrections, additional information, or new ideas.