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Daily Archives: March 29, 2008

Missile Away! The New Frontier, the 1960′s, and the Century Series F-102

Posted on March 29, 2008 by tony

By the beginning of the 1960′s, America had changed and so did the basic military strategy that had won World War II. The players now had the nuclear option, along with ballistic missiles, high-flying spy aircraft, and advanced electronics. No where can this be better seen than in the United States Air Force of the … Continue reading »

Categories: 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, American History, Equipment, Military, Popular Culture, Retro, United States Air Force History, Vietnam, vintage, World History | Tags: aircraft, Convair, drone, F-102, history, Mach 1, United States Air Force, Vietnam | Comments Off
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