What war did the F8F first see combat in?
Bill
Vietnam ?
What was the name of the war?
The Viets call it the “French War”.
OK your turn!
What was the first aircraft to demonstrate “supercruise”?
BAC TSR-2?
Close… but not quite. Right path though.
EE Lightning
F-100?
Saab J-35 Draken.
Correct!
your turn…
Sorry for the late reply, I was at work…well, here goes…what future US president flew on the B-17D, “The Swoose” . Bonus points if you know the service he was in, and his rank.
Since it was a"D", I was pretty sure PTO. First inclination was a famous Navy person, but was wrong. Since I looked it up I won’t give it away
Bump, no one?
Guessing- Ike, 4 star, US Army.
Going to look it up now.
EDIT- Missed it, but a very interesting bit of info about the name.
Bill
Lyndon B. Johnson
or
Richard M. Nixon
Both saw duty in the Pacific, which is where The Swoose was based.
I also think Ike.
Yes, sir!
Lt Commander Johnson, USN!
Your turn!
What material were the fuel drop tanks on WW II RAF fighters made of?