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This is our BQM-34A Firebee. It was designed to si

This is our BQM-34A Firebee. It was designed to simulate a tactical threat by an enemy aircraft or missile. It is an aid in defense readiness training and is useful in the evaluation and development of weapons systems. This simple, low-cost, and adaptable multi-purpose platform is capable of 7g turns at high speed and sea-skimming flight as low as ten feet above water. The Firebee is still in use today, its main launch platform is the DC-130 Hercules. It is also capable of ground launch with Rocket Assisted Take Off (RATO).

Have you heard of the Firebee before?

It was on May 6th, 1941 that the prototype XP-47B

It was on May 6th, 1941 that the prototype XP-47B made its first flight! It would later go into production, and to war, as the P-47 Thunderbolt. Affectionately named the “Jug” for its large size & famed durability, the Thunderbolt proved to be a versatile design suited to many different tasks. Eventually serving in every theater of the war, the Thunderbolt began its career escorting bombers of the 8th Air Force. Powered by the famed Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engine, it could reach great speeds, especially in a dive. Several pilots would go on to make claims of having broken the sound barrier while diving Thunderbolts, though none of these claims were ever substantiated.

As P-51s increasingly became available for escort duty, Thunderbolts were increasingly used in the ground attack role where their heavy armament and proven durability were highly valued.

Do you know which Aircraft currently operated by the U.S. Air Force is named after the P-47?

The first two photos are of our Republic Aviation P-47D-40 Thunderbolt, the third is the XP-47B in flight. 📷 @PTDWarbirds

Let's try "Obscure Aircraft" for $800, Alex... Th

Let's try "Obscure Aircraft" for $800, Alex...

This aircraft was a cargo plane operated by the U.S. Army Air Service. It first flew in 1925 and could hold 6–8 passengers.

Remember to put your answer in the form of a question. 😉

#FighterFriday! This is our North American F-100C-

#FighterFriday! This is our North American F-100C-25 Super Sabre. This sleek, single-seat all-weather Fighter set a new standard in USAF aviation with its innovative low-tail design. Packed with cutting-edge technology, the C model boasted automatic systems like leading-edge slats, air conditioning, and pressurization. With a 1602-gallon fuel capacity, in-flight refueling capability, and enhanced bombing systems, this aircraft was truly ahead of its time. It marked the beginning of a generation of supersonic fighters, the Century Series.

We acquired it in 2004. 📷 @PTDWarbirds

What does this part of the F-15A do? Wrong answers

What does this part of the F-15A do? Wrong answers only!

On May 1st, 1960, Francis Gary Powers, piloting hi

On May 1st, 1960, Francis Gary Powers, piloting his U-2C 'Dragon Lady' spy plane, was shot down over the Soviet Union by a surface-to-air missile. Captured immediately after bailing out, Powers was convicted of espionage and imprisoned. Nearly two years later, he was exchanged for William August Fisher, a Soviet intelligence officer. Powers' dramatic ordeal became the basis for the Steven Spielberg film, 'Bridge of Spies,' featuring Tom Hanks.

The U-2 is a high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft developed by Lockheed Skunk Works and it's still operated by the USAF today. Between 1955 and 1989 104 were produced.

Have you ever seen a U-2 in person? Did you watch 'Bridge of Spies'?

Learn more about how Francis Gary Powers was shot down here:
https://www.thisdayinaviation.com/1-1960/

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This is our BQM-34A Firebee. It was designed to si

This is our BQM-34A Firebee. It was designed to simulate a tactical threat by an enemy aircraft or missile. It is an aid in defense readiness training and is useful in the evaluation and development of weapons systems. This simple, low-cost, and adaptable multi-purpose platform is capable of 7g turns at high speed and sea-skimming flight as low as ten feet above water. The Firebee is still in use today, its main launch platform is the DC-130 Hercules. It is also capable of ground launch with Rocket Assisted Take Off (RATO).

Have you heard of the Firebee before?

It was on May 6th, 1941 that the prototype XP-47B

It was on May 6th, 1941 that the prototype XP-47B made its first flight! It would later go into production, and to war, as the P-47 Thunderbolt. Affectionately named the “Jug” for its large size & famed durability, the Thunderbolt proved to be a versatile design suited to many different tasks. Eventually serving in every theater of the war, the Thunderbolt began its career escorting bombers of the 8th Air Force. Powered by the famed Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engine, it could reach great speeds, especially in a dive. Several pilots would go on to make claims of having broken the sound barrier while diving Thunderbolts, though none of these claims were ever substantiated.

As P-51s increasingly became available for escort duty, Thunderbolts were increasingly used in the ground attack role where their heavy armament and proven durability were highly valued.

Do you know which Aircraft currently operated by the U.S. Air Force is named after the P-47?

The first two photos are of our Republic Aviation P-47D-40 Thunderbolt, the third is the XP-47B in flight. 📷 @PTDWarbirds

Let's try "Obscure Aircraft" for $800, Alex... Th

Let's try "Obscure Aircraft" for $800, Alex...

This aircraft was a cargo plane operated by the U.S. Army Air Service. It first flew in 1925 and could hold 6–8 passengers.

Remember to put your answer in the form of a question. 😉

#FighterFriday! This is our North American F-100C-

#FighterFriday! This is our North American F-100C-25 Super Sabre. This sleek, single-seat all-weather Fighter set a new standard in USAF aviation with its innovative low-tail design. Packed with cutting-edge technology, the C model boasted automatic systems like leading-edge slats, air conditioning, and pressurization. With a 1602-gallon fuel capacity, in-flight refueling capability, and enhanced bombing systems, this aircraft was truly ahead of its time. It marked the beginning of a generation of supersonic fighters, the Century Series.

We acquired it in 2004. 📷 @PTDWarbirds

What does this part of the F-15A do? Wrong answers

What does this part of the F-15A do? Wrong answers only!

On May 1st, 1960, Francis Gary Powers, piloting hi

On May 1st, 1960, Francis Gary Powers, piloting his U-2C 'Dragon Lady' spy plane, was shot down over the Soviet Union by a surface-to-air missile. Captured immediately after bailing out, Powers was convicted of espionage and imprisoned. Nearly two years later, he was exchanged for William August Fisher, a Soviet intelligence officer. Powers' dramatic ordeal became the basis for the Steven Spielberg film, 'Bridge of Spies,' featuring Tom Hanks.

The U-2 is a high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft developed by Lockheed Skunk Works and it's still operated by the USAF today. Between 1955 and 1989 104 were produced.

Have you ever seen a U-2 in person? Did you watch 'Bridge of Spies'?

Learn more about how Francis Gary Powers was shot down here:
https://www.thisdayinaviation.com/1-1960/

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