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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Vought F-8 Crusader
On March 25, 1955, the Vought F-8 Crusader made its first flight, marking the beginning of its legacy as a supersonic carrier-based fighter. Known as "The Last of the Gunfighters," the Crusader was ...
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How a World War II Tail Gunner Survived a Midair Collision Without a Parachute
Sgt. James Raley's account came almost three months to the day after he improbably survived that fall from the skies over ...
Marietta Daily Journal2d
'History in Motion:' Authentic WWI, WWII Military Vehicles Displayed at Aviation History Center
Guests at Marietta's Aviation History and Technology Center were treated to four additional exhibits Saturday during a visit ...
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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas F3D Skyknight
On March 23, 1948, the Douglas F3D Skyknight made its maiden flight, marking the arrival of the U.S. Navy's first jet-powered ...
The National Interest4d
When the A-1 Skyraider Shot Down Two MiG-17 Jets Over Vietnam
The MiG pilots had completely misjudged the Skyraiders, possibly assuming their speed advantage would ensure early ...
Trump Offers a Glimpse of New Stealth Fighter, the F-47
On Friday, the country’s 47th president, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth by his side in the Oval Office, announced that ...
The National Interest5d
America’s Vought F4U Corsair Terrified the Japanese Military in WWII
The Corsair performed well during World War II, claiming 2,140 air combat victories against 189 losses—an overall kill ratio ...