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| | | | | The Boeing B-47 Stratojet nuclear bomber first flew in 1947 and changed everything. Though it flew the same year as USAF's first jet bomber, the North American B-45 Tornado, the B-47 was far superior - and pointed the way to the future. Its influence on later jets cannot be overstated, and every Boeing or Airbus... | |
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| | | | | To excel in Beyond Visual Range air combat a fighter must be well-armed and equipped with capable avionics. It must be able to fly high and fast to impart the maximum range to its missiles, allowing them to hit the enemy before he is even aware of their presence. The aircraft must give its crews... | |
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militaryhistorynow.com
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| | | | | "The odds were stacked against them and visibility was near zero." OPERATING in darkness, often alone and relying on fledgling radar technology, night fighter crews were the unsung heroes of the Second World War's air... | |
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| | | December 1776 was a desperate time for George Washington and the American Revolution. Morale was low, hope for winning the war was diminishing, and the Continental Army led by George Washington was thinning in numbers after many battles lost to the British. December began with lots of rain and muddy travel conditions for the men which did not help with their spirits. After retreating through New Jersey, they set up camp on the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware River where the army was met with very cold weather that led to plenty of ice on the water. All in all, things were not looking good for Washington's army. However, George Washington devised a plan that would change the course of the war and the history of our nation. | ||
