Famously Flew Through The Eiffel Tower In Pursuit Of A German Plane
A WWII P-51 pilot who became famous for flying his airplane through the arches of the Eiffel Tower in pursuit of a German Messerschmitt Bf-109G during the war passed away last week in Roanoke, VA. William Overstreet Jr. was 92 years old.
Incorporated Chinese-Made Parts To Keep The Fighter On Schedule
Chinese parts have been used in the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, according to Pentagon documents obtained by the media, and the U.S. government had to waive laws to allow the parts to be incorporated on the airplane.
Jimmy Doolittle's Copilot Offers Lessons To Current Airmen
While the Air Force is often celebrated for its use of technology and reliance on hardware, a Doolittle Raider's visit to Barksdale AFB in Louisiana on Dec. 30, 2013, re-enforced that the service's true strength stems from well-trained, innovative Airmen working jointly.
Responded To Swimmers In Distress Off The Coast Of Guam December 30
Sailors from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 conducted a search-and-rescue (SAR) operation and recovered two distressed swimmers off the coast of Pagat Caves in Mangilao, Guam Dec. 30.
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