22 January 1969 – Maj John Grathwol “Misty 88” was serving with the 355 TFS out of Phu Cat AB, Vietnam when he and Capt C.A. Clarke took off in F-100F #563886 on a recce mission over Laos. Their aircraft was hit by aimed automatic weapons as they climbed away from the target. Both ejected and were recovered by a USAF Helo.
Today in History – February 23, 1951 – French Mystère MD.452 prototype pilot believes he breaks the sound barrier.
In 1947, Dassault embarked on the development of an all-French fighter. Inspired by American aircraft, Dassault began building the Ouragan, which used a very thin …
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Today in History – February 23, 1951 – French Mystère MD.452 prototype pilot believes he breaks the sound barrier.
In 1947, Dassault embarked on the development of an all-French fighter. Inspired by American aircraft, Dassault began building the Ouragan, which used a very thin …