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The Mach 2.15 F-111 Aardvark Has a Message for the U.S. Air Force

The F-111 Aardvark, a 1960s supersonic jet, was the controversial product of Defense Secretary Robert McNamara’s “Tactical Fighter Experimental” (TFX) program, which tried to force one airframe to ...
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These Are the Five Fastest US Air Force Planes Ever Flown

With their powerful engines and aerodynamic frames, the following aircraft represent the pinnacle of fighter jet technology ...