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What Are the Generations of Fighter Jets?
Since the Wright Brothers took to the skies, the fighter jet has seen incredible advancements—first seeing combat in the skies over Europe in the final months of the Second World War. The transition from...
History of Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) at Hill
In 1945, the use of nuclear weapons on Nagasaki and Hiroshima introduced the world to the devastating potential of atomic warfare and diverging power dynamics. America’s new devastating weapon forced Japan to surrender, signaling...
The United States Air Force at Christmas: Operation Haylift
Life Magazine featuring a cow that froze during the nightDuring the holidays, families all over the U.S. gather to make memories and offer warm wishes and gifts in celebration of the...
What’s the Difference Between Pursuit and Fighter Aircraft?
During the Second World War, the aircraft of the United States (U.S.) Army Air Force famously dominated the skies over Europe and the Pacific, destroying thousands of enemy fighters, bombers and ground assets. The...
January 5, 2023
In 1945, the use of nuclear weapons on Nagasaki and Hiroshima introduced the world to the devastating potential of atomic… Read More »
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During the holidays, families all over the U.S. gather to make memories and offer warm wishes and gifts in celebration… Read More »
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During the Second World War, the aircraft of the United States (U.S.) Army Air Force famously dominated the skies over… Read More »
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With the latest trends and newest technologies, society is changing with each new day. However, there is one field that… Read More »
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If there is one thing most children have in common, it is their passion for learning the unknown. Many a… Read More »
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