War Birds
Photos taken at the Cavanaugh Flight Museum
F-105F "THUNDERCHIEF"
The F-105 is a single seat, high speed nuclear attack bomber carrying a single tactical nuclear bomb. The engine allows the F-105 to fly faster than the speed of sound at low altitudes. The F-105s flew their first combat missions over Vietnam, and although not meant to be a fighter the 105s brought down over 25 MiG fighters in Vietnam.
SOPWITH CAMEL
The Sopwith Camel was the greatest English fighter of World War 1. The Sopwith Camel shot down 1294 German planes, more enemy aircraft than any other Allied fighter of World War 1. It is also the plane of Snoopy from the comic Peanuts
P-51 Mustang "The Brat III"
The P-51 Mustang is a single seat fighter/bomber used in World War II and the Korean War. The aircraft's engine allows it to reach an altitude of 15,000 ft and compete with the the fighters of the Luftwaffe.
FOKKER D.VII
The FOKKER D.VII was the only plane able to go toe to toe with the Sopwith Camel. With a 160 HP Hall Scott L-6 Engine the FOKKER D.VII was able to reach speeds of 117 mph.
FOKKER Dr.1
The FOKKER Dr.1 is one of the most recognizable planes of World War I. Flown by the infamous "Red Baron" the FOKKER Dr.1 is known not only for its agility but also for its bouts with Snoopy in the Sopwith Camel.
LTV A-7 Corsair II
The A-7E is a light attack aircraft capable of subsonic speeds. The A-7E was capable of reaching speeds of 690 mph with no load and is equipped with a M61A1 Vulcan 20 mm rotary cannon. The A-7E was a versitile craft and was used all over in places like Vietnam and Libya.
MiG-21US MONGOL B
The MiG-21 was the first Soviet fighter capable of flying faster than twice the speed of sound. The MiG-21 was deployed to many places such as Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iran. It was designed to be fast, maneuverable, and be equipped with air to air missiles. The MiG-21 was very successful and more than 10,000 were produced.
