Today in History – September 30, 1950 – 1st Congress of the IAF (international Aeronautic Federation) in Paris. (1)

30 September 1950 – The International Astronautical Federation (IAF) was founded in 1951, when scientists from the field of space research gathered in an attempt to ensure a constant dialogue between the space nations, regardless of political turmoil. In its early years, the Federation and its annual International Astronautical Congresses – better known as the

Feel like being in the cockpit of the F-100F again? Here’s your simulated opportunity.

/ What's New / By MB Barrett

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Shep writes to tell us of a great experience.

“You may want to play with this display from the National Museum of the USAF at Wright Patt. You can view a 360-degree display of the cockpit of any USAF or US Army Air Corps aircraft. Pick out the aircraft you may have been assigned to or any that interest you.”

https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Virtual-Tour/Cockpit360/

Here’s the direct link for the F-100F front http://www.nmusafvirtualtour.com/cockpits/SEAW_tour/SEAW-20.html

And for the rear: http://www.nmusafvirtualtour.com/cockpits/SEAW_tour/SEAW-21.html[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]