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The design showed promise and AAF purchases of Allison-powered Mustangs began in 1941 primarily for photo recon and ground support use due to its limited high-altitude performance

On January 4

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made its maiden flight on February 9

The F-80 Shooting Star was the first USAF aircraft to exceed 500 mph in level flight

F-104 Starfighter Racing and Unusual The design showed promise andLockheed F 104 Starfighter airplane model. Experience the power and precision of the legendary F 104 Starfighter. Designed for air superiority, this supersonic fighter comes in two variants, equipped with a six barrel M 61 20mm Vulcan cannon and heat seeking Sidewinder missiles. Its development started in 1952 and by 1954, the first XF 104 took flight. With world record breaking speeds and altitudes, the F 104 was a technological marvel. The USAF