Zoom climb

Article Abstract:

The flight of Maj. Kermit L. Haderlie, a student of Air Force's Aerospace Research Pilot School, saved others lives during a zoom climb mission to the edge of the Earth's atmosphere, but it cost him his own life. The Lockheed F-104C Starfighter was the first operational fight capable of speeds higher than Mach 2, which set both speed and altitude records, and Haderlie used the non-rocket-assisted F-104, which was limited to climbs to 80,000 feet.

Product introduction, New Products/Services, Aircraft, Military aspects, Aircraft industry, Lockheed Martin Corp., Haderlie, Kermit L., F-104C (Aircraft)

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A complex and changing air war: The top airman in Southwest Asia discusses air operations over Iraq and Afghanistan

Article Abstract:

Lt. Gen. Walter E. Buchanan III, commander of USAF 9th Air Force and US Central Command Air Forces, discusses about the unmanned aerial systems, air support for urban combat operations an ways of performing new missions in the war on terror. He state that the Predator has the loiter time to be able to quietly stay, hang overhead for hours at a time if necessary, and develop the target, a key factor in insurgent environment.

Usage, Interview, Drone aircraft, Unmanned aerial vehicles, Buchanan, Walter E., III

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People

Article Abstract:

Statistics on US Air Force manpower are presented. The statistics cover total forces, manpower trends, demographics, civilian employees and specialties.

Statistical Data Included, Statistics, Military personnel

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