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
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The First Flight Of The Grizzly
On this day in 1944 the Beechcraft XA-38 Grizzly had its maiden flight. The Grizzly was designed as a ground … Continue reading The First Flight Of The Grizzly
The P-47 takes flight
On this day in 1941, the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt had its first flight. The P-47 was one of the largest … Continue reading The P-47 takes flight
The F-101 Enters Service
On this day in 1957 The USAF 27th Tactical Fighter Wing took delivery of their first F-101A Voodoo. The F-101 … Continue reading The F-101 Enters Service
The Cold War Escalates
On this day in 1960, Francis Gary Powers was shot down as he flew his CIA U-2A over Degtyarsk in … Continue reading The Cold War Escalates
The Harrier II has its maiden flight
On this day in 1985 the British Aerospace Harrier II had its maiden flight. The Harrier II is a second-generation … Continue reading The Harrier II has its maiden flight
The USAF Experiments With Parasite Fighters
On this day in 1949, Edwin F. Schoch made the first flight of the McDonnell XF-85 Goblin Parasite fighter. After … Continue reading The USAF Experiments With Parasite Fighters
The US Navy Becomes Nuclear Strike Capable
On this day in 1947, the US Navy launched two P2 V-3C Neptune aircraft from the USS Coral Sea off … Continue reading The US Navy Becomes Nuclear Strike Capable
Oxcart Takes to the Skies
On this day in 1962 the Lockheed A-12 “Oxcart” had its maiden flight. The A-12 was a reconnaissance aircraft designed … Continue reading Oxcart Takes to the Skies
The Blues Take Flight
On this day in 1946, Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Chester Nimitz ordered that “A…Flight Exhibition Team be organized within … Continue reading The Blues Take Flight
The Tactical Air Network 