Jet Aircraft
When the A-1 Skyraider Shot Down Two MiG-17 Jets Over…
The MiG pilots had completely misjudged the Skyraiders, possibly assuming their speed advantage…
The McDonnell FH Phantom Was America’s First Naval Jet
The finished Phantom served as proof of concept that a jet could indeed operate from an aircraft…
XB-70 Valkyrie: The Greatest Warplane America Never…
Despite its technical triumphs and support from aviators, the XB-70’s operational future unraveled…
Messerschmitt Me 262: The World’s First Fighter Jet
While the numbers may be inflated, Luftwaffe pilots claimed that the Me 262 shot down 542 Allied…
The F-104 Starfighter Was Called The “Widowmaker” For…
The F-104’s safety record was, frankly, atrocious. Lightweight. Simple. Fast. The F-104 Starfighter…
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