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High-speed jet creates sonic boom at Chicago Air and Water Show

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Spectators and social media users were caught by surprise during the Chicago Air and Water Show on August 15, 2025, when a dramatic moment in the sky drew widespread attention.

A video posted by X user Thomas shows a jet or airplane performing a high-speed flyover, part of the show’s aerial demonstrations. The maneuver appears to have produced a sonic boom, according to discussions on X.

The Chicago Air and Water Show featured a range of aerial performances, including appearances by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and other aircraft. Thomas’s clip highlights one particularly fast and striking pass, which sparked conversation online.

“Sonic boom today at chicago airshow?” Thomas wrote, capturing the shock and excitement of the moment.

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