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Aircraft History of the DC-8

DC-8

While originally designed to be an air-tanker for the United States Military, the Douglas DC-8 saw a life of mainly civilian duty as a jet airliner. Born out of competition with the Boeing 707, the DC-8 was late to the airline market but still out-performed the Boeing 707 in one regard. The DC-8 withstood the test of time.

History of the MK-84

MK-84 Bomb

    Known as the “Hammer” for its strong power, the MK 84 is a general-purpose bomb used by the United States military.

Aircraft History of the S-58

S-58 Sikorsky

    Designed to be an asset for anti-submarine warfare, the Sikorsky S-58 proved to be one of the most useful helicopters throughout the 1960’s and on. From anti-submarine warfare to Coast Guard rescues, the S-58 could get the job done.

Aircraft History of the L-1011

L-1011 TriStar

    Becoming only the third widebody passenger jet airliner to enter service, the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar was Lockheed’s step into the airline industry. Following on the wings of the Boeing 747 and Douglas DC-10, the L-1011 was the little-known airliner of its time.

Aircraft History of the F-80

F-80 Shooting Star

    Known as the first operational jet fighter used by the United States Air Force, F-80 Shooting Star helped usher in the Jet Age in the USAF as well as other air forces across the world.

Aircraft History of the F-4

F-4 Phantom

    Originally designed to be a fleet defense fighter, the F-4 Phantom II soared into the history books as one of the most popular multi-purpose jets in U.S. history. This feared fighter also became one of the best-known icons of the Cold War.

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