Archives for October 2021

First manufactured in 1947, the XF-86 was the first US Air Force swept-wing, jet fighter aircraft. The F-86F model was… Read More »

The F-100A first took flight in 1953 and was the United States (US) Air Force’s first operational aircraft capable of… Read More »

The F-101B was originally designed as a long-range bomber escort for Strategic Air Command in 1959. However, this mission changed,… Read More »

First manufactured in 1956, the F-102 was the first supersonic, all-weather jet interceptor. This aircraft served as an interim weapons… Read More »

The F-105 all-weather, supersonic fighter-bomber, also known as the “workhorse of Vietnam,” was known for its ability to penetrate enemy… Read More »

First manufactured in 1959, the F-106A was developed to be an all-weather interceptor against Soviet attacks. These aircraft were equipped… Read More »