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Today in History – April 11, 1955 – Contract to build XF-108 is issued.

April 11, 2021

North American Aviation is issued a preliminary contract to build prototypes of the XF-108 long-range interceptor aircraft for the USAF. “The North American XF-108 Rapier …

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Today in History – April 11, 1955 – Contract to build XF-108 is issued.

April 11, 2021

North American Aviation is issued a preliminary contract to build prototypes of the XF-108 long-range interceptor aircraft for the USAF. “The North American XF-108 Rapier …

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Carson, Phillip L.

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Phillip L. Carson

Preferred Name: Phil
Nickname/Call Sign: Porky
Date of Birth: May 13, 1939
Highest Military Grade Held: 0-5 – Lieutenant Colonel
Hometown: Alpine, TX
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  • 1967 421st Tactical Fighter Training Squadron, Cannon AFB, NM
  • 1967-1968 90th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Bien Hoa AB, Vietnam

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