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The legendary F-8 was a real challenge
Carrier landings in three legendary fighters
In September 1952, the Navy released specifications for a new carrier-based fighter capable of routinely exceeding the speed of...
SR-71’s titanium parts made in summer corroded, while those made in winter didn’t
The Blackbird
The SR-71, which earned the unofficial nickname "Blackbird," originated as a development from the Lockheed A-12 and YF-12A aircraft and served as a...
When a WWI biplane simulated an attack on a Skyhawk reaching a guns-tracking position
World War I aircraft
World War I experienced remarkable advancements and innovations in the design, manufacturing, and later mass production of aircraft. Each nation developed...
When a Valkyrie crashed after an F-104 chase plane collided with its vertical stabilizer
The XB-70 Valkyrie
The advanced XB-70 Valkyrie was initially created in the 1950s as a high-altitude nuclear strike bomber capable of flying at Mach 3...
The SR-71 crew members on a moonless, clear night could see 3.5 trillion more stars at 80,000 feet than you can on the ground
The Blackbird
The SR-71, which earned its unofficial nickname "Blackbird," evolved from the Lockheed A-12 and YF-12A aircraft as a long-range strategic reconnaissance aircraft capable...
