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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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Cotton, John L.

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John "Eli" Cotton

Preferred Name: John
Nickname/Call Sign: Eli
Date of Birth: September 22, 1940
Highest Military Grade Held: Select
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  • 1969-1970 306th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Tuy Hoa AB, Vietnam (F-100)
  • 1970-1972 493rd Tactical Fighter Squadron, Lakenheath RAFS, England

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