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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell FH Phantom
The US Navy had gained its first experience in jet aviation with the Bell YF2L, two Army Air Force YP-59A Airacomets delivered for naval flight evaluation. Although the Airacomet was underpowered ...
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The Story Of The First-Ever US Fighter Jet
Bell Aircraft was tapped to develop different jets using the engine, and the company developed 13 prototype aircraft designated P-59/A, XP-59A, and YP-59A. These were put through testing and ...