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The ride of the Valkyrie

Article Abstract:

The Valkyrie was projected to become the centerpiece of the most advanced fleet of manned bombers ever assembled and boasted a sleek, sculpted beauty, while it was still massively powerful. It was the largest aircraft ever to attain the speed of Mach 3 and though the project lasted only a few years the airplane itself was the stuff of legend.

Product development, Facilities & equipment, Aircraft, Aircraft Manufacturing, National Security, Fighter Bombers, Strategic Air Command, Usage, Equipment and supplies, Aircraft industry, Fighter bombers (Airplanes), United States. Air Force. Strategic Air Command

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The early overflights

Article Abstract:

The US and its Western allies staged surveillance flights over the Soviet Union and its satellite territories as early as 1946 to gain information on military targets. A history of these early Cold War flights is presented.

Former Soviet Union, Soviet Union, Cold War, 1945-1991, Military surveillance, Aerial reconnaissance

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Fifty years of the B-52

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The B-52 Stratofortress will be 50 years old on April 15, 2002. The YB-52, serial No. 49-0231, has served well, long, and in many roles. It is still in action over Afghanistan in 2001.

Airplanes, Military, Military airplanes, B-52 (Aircraft)

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