F-4 Phantom VF-111 - Hoodie
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McDonnell Douglas F-4N Phantom
The Sundowners was originally Fighter Squadron VF-11 then redesignated as VF-111 in 1948. In 2006 VFC-13 took on the squadron insignia and call-sign and became VFC-111.
A-7 Corsair II VA-93 - Hoodie
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A-7 Corsair II
The Blue Blazers or VA-93 Attack Squadron was formed in 1954 operating the F9F-2 Panther, A-4 Skyhawk and then the A-7A. The Squadron saw action in Korea and Vietnam.
FA-18F Super Hornet VFA-32 - Hoodie
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FA-18F Super Hornet
The Fighting Swordsmen or VFA-32 are a United States Navy strike fighter squadron currently based at Naval Air Station Oceana. The Squadron was formed in 1945 and saw combat from World War II through to present day operations.
P-80 Shooting Star - Hoodie
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Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star
The Shooting Star, designed by Kelly Johnson, was the first U.S. jet fighter. The jet first flew in 1944 and entered service with the USAAF in 1945. The P-80 was briefly operational at the end of World War II and saw combat during the Korean War.
F-84 Thunderjet - Hoodie
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Republic F-84 Thunderjet
The Thunderjet entered service with the USAAF in 1947 as a strike aircraft and was used during the Korean War. Famously, the first 'Thunderbirds' display team used the Thunderjet. The F-84 was the first to be capable of in-flight refuelling and carrying a nuclear weapon. The type was eventually developed with a swept wing and re-designated as the Thunderstreak.
A-4 Skyhawk - Hoodie
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Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
The Skyhawk first flew in 1954 and entered service in 1956 with United States Marine Corps as a carrier-borne light fighter. The Skyhawk saw combat operations in many conflicts including the Vietnam War, Yom Kippur War, the Falklands conflict and Operation Desert Storm in 1990.
SR-71 Blackbird - Hoodie
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Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird
The Blackbird is the creation of the Lockheed 'Skunk Works' division. A high altitude, Mach 3+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft, the SR-71 was truly untouchable. Any threats were simply outrun and evaded, 12 were lost to accidents and none to enemy action. The aircraft entered service in 1966 and was finally retired by NASA in 1999.
Raptor - Hoodie
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Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor
Manufactured by Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Boeing Defense, Space and Security the F-22 entered service in 2005 as an air superiority fighter and has added ground attack, Signals Intel and ECM to its list of roles. This aircraft has extraordinary stealth, situational awareness and aerodynamic capabilities that it is unprecedented and unmatched.
F-111 - Hoodie
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General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark
The F-111 entered service in 1967 as an interdictor, fighter-bomber and strategic bomber. The F-111 pioneered new technologies such as variable-sweep wings, afterburning turbo fan engines and terrain following radar for low-level tasks at high speed. Having served in Vietnam and the Gulf war the Aardvark retired in 1996. The Royal Australian Air Force continued to use the aircraft up until 2010.
F-16 Fighting Falcon - Hoodie
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General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
The USAF took delivery of the F-16 in 1978 and the aircraft has proved to be one of its most successful fighters with many variants produced for export. The US Airforce Reserve and Air National Guard also operate the F-16. Eventually the F-16 will be replaced by the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lighting II.
Grumman F-14 Tomcat - Hoodie
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Grumman F-14 Tomcat
The Tomcat entered service with the US Navy in 1974 as an interceptor and multi-role air superiority fighter. The F-14 replaced the Phantom II on board the USS Enterprise CVN-65 to protect the fleet and perform aerial reconnaissance duties. The Tomcat moved onto precision ground attack roles in the 1990s. The F-18 replaced the jet in 2006.
Valkyrie - Hoodie
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North American XB-70 Valkyrie
The Valkyrie was the prototype for the B-70 nuclear bomber capable of long-range sorties travelling at Mach 3 at 70,000ft. The programme for the B-70 was cancelled so the aircraft was given to research into high-speed long-duration flight with the programme finally ending in 1969. The last remaining Valkyrie is on display in the National Museum of the United States Air Force near Dayton, Ohio.
F-15 Eagle - Hoodie
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McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle
The F-15 Eagle has been THE air superiority fighter since the mid 1970s with 104 kills and no losses. The type has also been developed for a ground attack capability. The Eagle has been purchased by other Air Forces including Japan and Saudi Arabia. The Strike Eagle is the all-weather variant that came into service in 1989. After nearly fifty years in service the production of the F-15 Eagle is due to end in 2019.
Delta Dart - Hoodie
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Convair F-106 Delta Dart
The Delta Dart is part of the Century Series of jets designated the F-106. It was introduced to the USAF in June 1959 as the ultimate interceptor. Early in its service the aircraft broke a world speed record of 1525 mph, piloted by Major Joseph W. Rogers. Its main role was as an air superiority fighter, seeing service in Alaska, Iceland, Germany and South Korea. The Delta Dart was more commonly known as the 'Six'.
Thunderchief - Hoodie
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Republic F-105 Thunderchief
The Thunderchief is part of the Century Series of jets designated the F-105. It was introduced to the USAF in May 1958 as a fighter-bomber with a massive payload so Thunderchief was tasked with most of the strike missions during the Vietnam War, but suffered considerable losses. It was capable of Mach 2 at high altitude despite being the largest single seat aircraft produced in the U.S. The Thunderchief was eventually replaced by the F-4 Phantom and F-111 Aardvark.
Starfighter - Hoodie
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Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
The Starfighter is part of the Century Series of jets designated the F-104. It was introduced to the USAF as a supersonic interceptor in February 1958 and saw service in Vietnam, but was more widely used by NATO, including the air forces of Germany, Italy, Turkey, Canada, Belgium, Japan and the Netherlands. The jet remained in service until 2004 with the Italian Air Force and some are still flown by private companies today.
Delta Dagger - Hoodie
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Convair F-102 Delta Dagger
The Delta Dagger interceptor is part of the Century Series of jets designated the F-102. It was introduced to the USAF in April 1953 and was the USAF's first operational supersonic jet. The type was used as bomber escort during the Vietnam war, but was transferred across to the Air National Guard as the Voodoo and Phantom came into service.
Voodoo - Hoodie
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McDonnell F-101 Voodoo
The Voodoo fighter-bomber is part of the Century Series of jets designated the F-101. It was introduced to the USAF Tactical Air Command in May 1957 as a nuclear armed fighter-bomber. The type was also in service with the Royal Canadian Air Force up until 1984. The reconnaissance version of the Voodoo was used during the Cuban Missile Crisis and was extensively used during the Vietnam War.