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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the McDonnell FH Phantom
On this day in aviation history, January 26, 1945, the McDonnell FH Phantom, the first pure-jet aircraft developed for the United States Navy, made its first flight. While McDonnell’s second ...
The Doodlebug: James McDonnell's 1st (Failed) Plane
Developed as a two-seater, low-wing monoplane, the Doodlebug was powered by a 110 HP Warner Scarab radial engine, which gave ...
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F-4 Phantom Fighter Explained in 5 Words
Warrior of the Vietnam War: The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II was a highly versatile and successful third-generation fighter jet used extensively by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War.
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An F-4 Phantom Has Crashed in Western Iran
The Navy’s quest for a new type of attack fighter airframe following World War II led to the development of the Phantom. Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas initially designed an all-weather ...