P.S. Unless, with “boost”, you meant supercharging and turbocharging. All single engine fighter planes had a form of super- or turbocharging since the 1930s. In fact, most WW2 combat aircraft would be unable to leave the ground without either form of “pushing” extra air into the cylinders.
Tangent; Kinda crazy that turbochargers were so standard, so long before the jet engine had even spooled up. Aside from the heat, they’re the exact same concept lol. Such an intense quest for speed, and the answer was pushing their propellers around.
Interesting documentary if you’re interested:
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