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AFCEC leads beddown efforts for B-21 Raider

Shown is an artist rendering of a B-21 Raider in a hangar at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., one of the future bases to host the new airframe. The Air Force Civil Engineer Center is leading a $1 billion construction effort at Ellsworth AFB to deliver sustainable infrastructure to meet warfighter demands for bomber airpower. (U.S. Air Force courtesy graphic by Northrop Grumman)
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Airpower For America Logo

(U.S. Air Force Graphic)
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B-25G Mitchell

B-25G Mitchell from the AAF TAC Center, Orlando Florida. 1944.(b&w) Graphic by Billy Smallwood and Justin Ryan, AFNEWS
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Bell X-1A

Bell X-1A was a slightly larger, much-modified version of the first-generation X-1. Charles E. “Chuck” Yeager made history again in 1953 in the Bell X-1A when he set another record by exceeding Mach 2.5. In 7 years as a test pilot, he averaged 100 flying hours per month. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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Bell X-1B

Bell X-1B was modified for investigation of aerodynamic heating and characteristics of reaction controls and during a test program, effects of internal heat sources and sinks, and the effects of boundary-layer transition and aerodynamic interference. Research into reaction controls during the X-1B test flights at altitudes above 90,000 feet and paved the way for the hydrogen peroxide reaction system used in the X-15. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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Bell X-1E

The X-1 was modernized in 1951 and again in 1954, and was redesignated the X-1E. With a larger fuel capacity and a new, low-pressure fuel system, this aircraft was programmed to exceed mach 2. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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Bell X-2

Bell X-2 was designed to probe this region and to be the first aircraft to take man well above the measurable atmosphere to the very edge of space. Bell test pilot Jean "Skip" Ziegler completed the first unpowered glide flight of an X-2 at Edwards on June 27, 1952. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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Bell X-5

X-5 the first high-performance aircraft to feature a variable, in-flight wingsweep capability. With the ability to sweep its wings from 20-degrees, for optimum low-speed handling qualities, all the way to 60-degrees for maximum high-speed performance. The first X-5 flight was made on June 20, 1951. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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Bell XS-1

On 14 October 1947--XS-1, Capt. Charles “Chuck” Yeager in the Bell rocket-propelled experimental aircraft was the first man to exceed the speed of sound in level flight, crossing with little trouble an invisible threshold thought to be an impediment to aircraft development and to contemporary aircraft structures. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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Convair XF-92A

XF-92A investigated the behavior of the tailless delta wing. All of these aircraft were successful in that they demonstrated both favorable as well as adverse behaviors. The XF-92A perhaps had the most influence on future high-speed designs. It was flown by Air Force test pilots on October 14, 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-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-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-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-16 Fighting Falcon (color)

F-16 Fighting Falcon (color), Illustration by SSgt Fred M. Rose
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F-4 Phantom

F-4 Phantom aircraft (Painting by Jason Breidenbach)
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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-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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Grumman X-29

The X-29, during its 26th flight, this aircraft became the world's first forward-swept wing (FSW) aircraft to exceed the speed of sound in level flight. December 13, 1985. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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Grumman X-29

The X-29 was built to explore state-of-the-art technologies in aircraft design. The most easily identified of these, the forward-swept wing (FSW) was combined with advanced materials, a forward mounted elevator (canard) and an electrical flight control system. Made its initial flight on December 14, 1984. (b/w), Graphic courtesy of NASA
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