The YA-9 has its first flight
On this day in 1972 the Northrop YA-9 had its first flight. Faced with criticism that the Air Force didn’t … Continue reading The YA-9 has its first flight
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The F-4 Phantom II has its first flight
On this day in 1958, the F-4 Phantom II had its first flight. The F-4 Phantom II is a two-seat, … Continue reading The F-4 Phantom II has its first flight
The flanker has its first flight
On this date in 1977 the Sukhoi Su-27 “Flanker” had its first flight. The Flanker is a twin-engine aircraft that … Continue reading The flanker has its first flight
The 2,000th C-130 Hercules
On this day in 1992, the 2,000th C-130 rolled off of the production lines. The C-130 Hercules is a four-engine … Continue reading The 2,000th C-130 Hercules
The AMX International AMX takes flight
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A Kamikaze attack removes The Enterprise from World War II
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The Canberra Makes Its First Flight
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The Thunderstreak Enters Service
On this day in 1954, the Republic F-84F Thunderstreak entered service. The Tunderstreak was an American-build swept-wing fighter-bomber. While it … Continue reading The Thunderstreak Enters Service
The Hornet Comes To The Blue Angels
On this day in 1986 the US Navy selected the F/A-18 Hornet as the official aircraft of The Blue Angels. … Continue reading The Hornet Comes To The Blue Angels
First flight of the thunderceptor
On this day in 1949, the Republic XF-91 Thunderceptor made its first flight. The Thunderceptor was unique in that it … Continue reading First flight of the thunderceptor
The Tactical Air Network 