[dayglored]

> the noise was well above what was necessary to do hearing damage and the shock to the body was real and uncomfortable. I would bet money that people suffered from it, maybe later in life.

Probably not. According to Wikipedia's article on Sonic Boom:

The strongest sonic boom ever recorded was 7,000 Pa (144 psf) and it did not cause injury to the researchers who were exposed to it. The boom was produced by an F-4 flying just above the speed of sound at an altitude of 100 feet (30 m).

Not saying it wasn't uncomfortable. Just sayin, probably no permanent damage.

[yarddog]

the F-104 was also only around 100 feet. The announcer did say the sound would be directed to the stands.

I would not be surprised if this one was more powerful than the recorded one. It really did impart a shock to everyone.

[mylife]

Man I saw/heard an F4 go straight up and bust the barrier.

Impressive