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First Phantoms in Vietnam
On the 5th of August 1964, the US Navy begins operations of a new aircraft over Vietnam. This new multirole aircraft - the F4 Phantom - will come to define Vietnam War era jet combat, but during these ...
Why Is The US Military's AC-130 Gunship Called 'The Angel Of Death'?
Many military aircraft come with monikers that help describe their impressive abilities. The Angel Of Death, the AC-130's ...
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Military aircraft land at Boston Logan for funeral of ‘true American hero’ who spent 6-plus years in captivity during Vietnam War
BOSTON (TNS)— U.S. military aircraft were spotted landing at Boston Logan International Airport on Friday ahead of a funeral ...
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The real ‘Viper’: This Top Gun instructor notched a rare combat feat
Rear Adm. Kenneth W. “Pete” Pettigrew’s Vietnam success made him the only Top Gun instructor to put his training to practical ...
U.S. pilot who vanished during Vietnam War spy mission finally accounted for
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Donald W. Downing was assigned to the 557th Tactical Fighter Squadron during the Vietnam War.
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Military aircraft land at Boston Logan for funeral of ‘true American hero’ who spent 6-plus years in captivity during Vietnam War
Captain Richard Stratton, a Vietnam War Navy veteran from Quincy, died in mid-January. He was 93. Before his funeral on Saturday, military aircraft were arriving at Boston Logan, and Gov.