1955 ... Republic XF-84H

... nicknamed the 'Thunderscreech' - this last hurrah of prop driven fighters used what was essentially a jet engine to drive it's propeller at supersonic speeds. The noise was unbearable and could be heard for twenty miles!

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_XF-84H

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFhSzReWTgs 

all images- Right click- open in New Window= super colossal size!