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MiG-21: The Supersonic Fighter That Changed Air Combat Forever
The MiG-21 became the most produced supersonic jet in history and a Cold War icon for Soviet aviation. From its Delta wing ...
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DCS World: MiG-21 vs F-4 - MiG Trap, Vietnam 1972
On 27 April 1972, two USN F-4B Phantoms from USS Coral Sea were tasked with attacking targets over North Vietnam ... ship warned them of an approaching MiG from the north. Phantom leader decided ...
Downed in enemy territory, this Vietnam pilot refused to be captured
Gen. John Vogt Jr., commander of Air Forces in Vietnam/Thailand, canceled the day’s 150-plane strike mission to Hanoi and dedicated the more than 150 aircraft to rescuing Locher. Despite a record 23 ...
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When the A-1 Skyraider Shot Down Two MiG-17 Jets Over Vietnam
They just wanted to take the fight to the enemy in North Vietnam. But as they made their way through hostile airspace, unbeknownst to them, they were being hunted by two Soviet-provided MiG-17s ...
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Downed in enemy territory, this American pilot refused to be captured
Robert Lodge chose death over the prospect of giving up information to enemy forces. (U.S. Air Force) Maj. Robert Alfred ...