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P-51D Mustangs

The P-51 Mustang began as the NA-73 in 1940 at Britain's request. The design showed promise and the Army Air Forces purchase of Allison-powered Mustangs began in 1941 primarily for photo reconnaissance and ground support use due to its limited high-altitude performance.
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AT-10

In 1940-41 the Beech Aircraft Company designed an advanced multi-engine trainer for ease and speed of manufacture on a large scale and named it the "Wichita."
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P-51D Mustang

The P-51 Mustang destroyed more enemy aircraft than any other fighter in Europe. In December 1943, Merlin-powered P-51Bs first entered combat over Europe. Providing high-altitude escort to B-17s and B-24s, they scored heavily over German interceptors.
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P-51

The P-51 Mustang began as the NA-73 in 1940 at Britain's request. The design showed promise and the Army Air Forces purchase of Allison-powered Mustangs began in 1941 primarily for photo reconnaissance and ground support use due to its limited high-altitude performance.
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Donald A. Quarles

1950's -- Donald A. Quarles's tenure as the fourth secretary of the Air Force was marked by an increased emphasis on research and development. Quarles was the first Air Force secretary with a strong formal, scientific background and he devoted much of his attention to technological advances. He proved in his 20-month tenure (Aug. 15, 1955 to April 30, 1957) that a scientist could lead and manage the Air Force competently. Like the first air secretary, Stuart Symington, Quarles was the right man at the right time.
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Donald A. Quarles

1950's -- Donald A. Quarles's tenure as the fourth secretary of the Air Force was marked by an increased emphasis on research and development. Quarles was the first Air Force secretary with a strong formal, scientific background and he devoted much of his attention to technological advances. Like the first air secretary, Stuart Symington, Quarles was the right man at the right time.
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Colonel Regina Aune

1970's -- Then Lt. Col. Regina Aune, 437th Medical Operations Sqaudron commander, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., recounts an experience in Vietnam that saved and changed lives. While a lieutenant in the spring of 1975, flight nurse Regina Aune became the first and only woman to receive the Cheney Award, recognizing an act of valor "in a humanitarian interest performed in connection with aircraft." She did it saving orphans during "Operation Babylift."
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Colonel Regina Aune

1970's -- While a lieutenant in the spring of 1975, flight nurse Regina Aune became the first and only woman to receive the Cheney Award, recognizing an act of valor "in a humanitarian interest performed in connection with aircraft." She did it saving orphans during "Operation Babylift."
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Captain Eddie Rickenbacker

EARLY YEARS -- Edward Vernon Rickenbacker was the American "Ace of Aces" in World War I. Born in Columbus, Ohio, 1890, he gained fame as a race car driver before joining the service. He started in the U. S. Army as a chauffeur to Army Gen. John J. Pershing.
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Captain Eddie Rickenbacker

EARLY YEARS -- Edward Vernon Rickenbacker was the American "Ace of Aces" in World War I. Born in Columbus, Ohio, 1890, he gained fame as a race car driver before joining the service. He started in the U. S. Army as a chauffeur to Army Gen. John J. Pershing.
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Captain Iven C. Kincheloe Jr.

1950's -- Captain Iven C. Kincheloe Jr. in his service dress uniform. Kincheloe, the personification of the "born pilot," went from flying model airplanes at age 5 to soloing on his 16th birthday to becoming America's "first spaceman."
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Sopwith Camel

Long before the Sopwith Camel was featured in the comic strip "Peanuts," it was the most successful fighter plane of World War I. The Camel shot down more enemy aircraft than any other fighter of any of the warring nations.
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Captain Iven C. Kincheloe Jr.

1950's -- Captain Iven C. Kincheloe Jr. stands next to an F-104. Kincheloe, the personification of the "born pilot," went from flying model airplanes at age 5 to soloing on his 16th birthday to becoming America's "first spaceman."
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Captain Iven C. Kincheloe Jr.

1950's -- Captain Iven C. Kincheloe Jr. in November 1956 following his famous Bell X-2 flight. Kincheloe, the personification of the "born pilot," went from flying model airplanes at age 5 to soloing on his 16th birthday to becoming America's "first spaceman."
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Captain Iven C. Kincheloe Jr.

1950's -- Captain Iven C. Kincheloe Jr. seated in the cockpit of an F-104. Kincheloe, the personification of the "born pilot," went from flying model airplanes at age 5 to soloing on his 16th birthday to becoming America's "first spaceman."
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Captain Iven C. Kincheloe Jr.

1950's -- Captain Iven C. Kincheloe Jr. is pictured here following a high speed research flight. Kincheloe, the personification of the "born pilot," went from flying model airplanes at age 5 to soloing on his 16th birthday to becoming America's "first spaceman."
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Captain Iven C. Kincheloe Jr.

1950's -- Captain Iven C. Kincheloe Jr. pictured here in full pressure suit prior to a high altitude flight in the F-104 Starfighter. Kincheloe, the personification of the "born pilot," went from flying model airplanes at age 5 to soloing on his 16th birthday to becoming America's "first spaceman."
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Captain Iven C. Kincheloe Jr.

1950's -- Captain Iven C. Kincheloe Jr. is pictured here with the X-2 rocket research plane. Kincheloe, the personification of the "born pilot," went from flying model airplanes at age 5 to soloing on his 16th birthday to becoming America's "first spaceman."
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Captain Iven C. Kincheloe Jr.

1950's -- On Sept. 7, 1956, Capt. Iven C. Kincheloe (left) became the first pilot to climb above 100,000 feet as he rocketed to a peak altitude of 126,200 feet. Just 20 days later, making his first flight in the research craft, Capt. Milburn G. "Mel" Apt (in cockpit) became the first person to exceed Mach 3. He was killed moments later when the aircraft broke up as it tumbled violently out of control. Kincheloe was killed in the crash of an F-104 on July 26, 1958. Note where heat and air friction have burned away spots of paint on the X-2's nose.
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F-4C Phantom II

1960'S -- First flown in May 1958, the Phantom II originally was developed for U.S. Navy fleet defense and entered service in 1961. The U.S. Air Force evaluated it for close air support, interdiction and counter-air operations and, in 1962, approved an Air Force version. When unveiled, the fighter was considered huge and immensely powerful. Designated F-4C, it made its first flight on May 27, 1963. (Courtesy photo)
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