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Tag: NASA

John Glenn: July 1921 – December 2016.
In the News

John Glenn: July 1921 – December 2016.

By Tom Demerly for TACAIRNET.com Astronaut and test pilot John Glenn, the first American to orbit the earth, has died … Continue reading John Glenn: July 1921 – December 2016.

America Deployed its Best Fighter to Cover the Pope’s Tour of the Country
In the News

America Deployed its Best Fighter to Cover the Pope’s Tour of the Country

When you have one of the most important dignitaries in the world visiting your country, who also happens to be … Continue reading America Deployed its Best Fighter to Cover the Pope’s Tour of the Country

Crash of The Valkyrie.
In History

Crash of The Valkyrie.

09:26, 8 June 1966. General Electric Aerial Publicity Photo Shoot. Flight Level 320, 17 Miles northeast of Barstow, California. “MIDAIR! MIDAIR!” … Continue reading Crash of The Valkyrie.

68 Years Ago Today: Chuck Yeager Breaks the Sound Barrier.
In History

68 Years Ago Today: Chuck Yeager Breaks the Sound Barrier.

By Tom Demerly for ALERT 5. When a manned aircraft approaches the speed of the sound it is thought to … Continue reading 68 Years Ago Today: Chuck Yeager Breaks the Sound Barrier.

47 Years Ago Today: The Fastest Manned Aircraft Flight Ever.
In History

47 Years Ago Today: The Fastest Manned Aircraft Flight Ever.

By Tom Demerly for ALERT 5. It flew at nearly Mach 7, seven times the speed of sound and twice … Continue reading 47 Years Ago Today: The Fastest Manned Aircraft Flight Ever.

Spinning Tomcats
In History

Spinning Tomcats

Early F-14 Tomcats had serious issues with maneuverability, especially during close-in engagements or dogfights. When the aircraft was positioned at … Continue reading Spinning Tomcats

XFV-12
The Hangar

XFV-12

Here’s a riddle for you: It starts like a Skyhawk, turns into a Phantom and finishes off like a Starship. … Continue reading XFV-12

First full-throttle flight of the X-15
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First full-throttle flight of the X-15

On this day in 1961 Major Robert White piloted the X-15 on its first full-throttle flight, reaching a speed of … Continue reading First full-throttle flight of the X-15

Apollo 13 Splashdown
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Apollo 13 Splashdown

On this day in history, the Apollo 13 command module finally splashed down in the Pacific Ocean southwest of American … Continue reading Apollo 13 Splashdown

STS-1 Returns To Earth
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STS-1 Returns To Earth

On this day in 1981, the Space Shuttle Columbia landed at Edwards Air Force Base after completing a 54.5 hour, … Continue reading STS-1 Returns To Earth

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