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F-35 Lightning II: supersonic fighter that inherits the legacy of the P-38 and revolutionizes military aviation
The F-35 Lightning II is one of the most advanced supersonic fighters of today, used by the U.S. Air Force and military ...
Why Is The F-35 Fighter Jet Called The Lightning II?
Military fighter jets come with a lot of history and the moniker of the F-35 Lightning II is no exception. Here's a dive into ...
DC plane crash has striking similarities to a 1949 tragedy
In 1949, a passenger plane and a military craft collided near Washington DC, launching a grim recovery effort in the Potomac ...
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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed P-38 Lightning
On this day in aviation history, January 27, 1939, the Lockheed XP-38 made its first flight. Developed under great secrecy, the aircraft would become famous during WWII as the legendary Lockheed P-38 ...
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One of the Last Living WWII Fighter Aces Passes Away at Age 101
After completing his advanced training on the P-38, Lt. Dahl ended up with the 432nd ... where he nicknamed his Lightning “Skidoo.” After the war ended, Dahl finally obtained that college ...