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T-38 Talon

T-38, first supersonic trainer, which offered high performance with low maintenance and operating costs. First Flight 10 April, 1959. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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SR-71B Blackbirds

SR-71B trainer model, are on loan to NASA for their high-altitude testing program. SR-71B set numerous world high-altitude and speed records. On July 28, 1976, an SR-71 flew 2,194 mph to set both the world absolute and class speed records over a 15- to 25-kilometer straight course. That same day, another SR-71 flew to 85,069 feet setting the record for sustained horizontal. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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SR-71A Blackbird

SR-71A makes first flight, reaches 45,000 ft. and 1,000 mph. 22 December 1964. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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SR-71A Blackbird

The SR-71, is a long-range, advanced, strategic reconnaissance aircraft. The first flight took place on December 22, 1964.(b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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SR-71A Blackbird

SR-71A strategic reconnaissance aircraft. The first flight of an SR-71 took place on December 22, 1964.(b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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P-51D Mustang

1040's--P-51D was designed showed promise and AAF purchases of Allison-powered Mustangs began in 1941 primarily for photo recon and ground support use due to its limited high-altitude performance. Mustangs served in nearly every combat zone, including the Pacific and Korean War. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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NB-52B Stratofortress

1960's--The NB-52B is still used as a test aircraft and carrier aircraft for research vehicles at the NASA. In addition to supporting the X-15 and Lifting Body programs, the NB-52B was used as a mothership for the Spin Research Vehicle, DAST, Pegasus and X-38 programs, it was also used to test drag chutes for the F-111 and space shuttle. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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F-111A Aardvark

The F-111A can exceed twice the speed of sound by sweeping its wings rearward while in flight. The wings are swept forward for takeoffs, landings or slow speed flight. The first flight took place in December 1964. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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F-106 DELTA DART

The F-106 uses a Hughes MA-1 electronic guidance and fire control system. After takeoff, the MA-1 can be given control of the aircraft to fly it to the proper altitude and attack position. Then it can fire the Genie and Falcon missiles, break off the attack run, and return the aircraft to the vicinity of its base. The pilot takes control again for the landing. First flew on Dec. 26, 1956. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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F-104A Starfighter

F-104A are designed for cruise at high subsonic speeds and combat at high supersonic speeds. Notable features of the aircraft include extremely thin flight surfaces, short straight wings with negative dihedral, irreversible hydraulically powered ailerons, and a controllable horizontal stabilizer.(b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA. The first flight was on 5 March 1954.(b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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F-104 Starfighter

F-104 aircraft are high-performance day and night fighters powered by an axial-flow, turbojet engine with afterburner. The first flight was on 5 March 1954.(b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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F-102A DELTA DAGGER

The primary mission of the F-102A was to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft. It was the world's first supersonic all-weather jet interceptor and the USAF's first operational delta-wing aircraft. The F-102 made its initial flight on Oct. 24, 1953. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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F-100 Super Sabre

The F-100 made its combat debut during the Vietnam conflict where it was assigned the task of attacking such targets as bridges, river barges, road junctions, and areas being used by infiltrating enemy soldiers.It made its initial flight on May 25, 1953. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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F-89 Scorpion

F-89, was a twin-engine, all-weather fighter-interceptor designed to locate, intercept, and destroy enemy aircraft by day or night under all types of weather conditions. The first F-89 made its initial flight in August 1948. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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F-86F Sabre

F-86F, with higher thrust engines and solid leading edge wings. USAF's first swept-wing jet fighter, made its initial flight on October 1, 1947. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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F-84F Thunderstreak

F-84F, Swept wing version. The prototype first flew on June 3, 1950. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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F-16XL

1980's--F-16XL's were built as conversions from Full Scale Development (FSD) aircraft. The number 1 aircraft (S/N 75-0749) was a single seat version while number 2 (S/N 75-0747) was a two-seat version. Cranked Arrow wing. F-16XL was modified for test work with NASA for studies on supersonic laminar flow and sonic boom research (in conjuction with an SR-71). (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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F-16A Fighting Falcon

The F-16A evolved from a 1972 USAF Lightweight Fighter (LWF) prototype program which sought a small, lightweight, low cost, air superiority day fighter designed for high performance and ease of maintenance. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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F-15B Eagle

F-15B first flight of the two-seat (formerly TF-15A). In January 1976, the first Eagle destined for a combat squadron was delivered. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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F-15A Streak Eagle

F-15A Fighter to have engine thrust greater than the normal weight of the aircraft, allowing it to accelerate while in a vertical climb. F-15A, 76-027 was delivered to the 27th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 1st Tactical Fighter Wing at Langley AFB, Virginia. First flown on July 27, 1972.(b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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