Four U.S. Air Force <i>Century-series</i> fighters in flight in 1957. These supersonic fighters were tested by the NACA Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, California (USA). The aircraft visible are: <br>
McDonnell F-101A-5-MC <i>Voodoo</i> (s/n 53-2430, top),<br>Lockheed XF-104A <i>Starfighter</i> (53-7786, left). This aircraft crashed on 11 July 1957 due to an uncontrollable tail flutter. The pilot, Bill Park, ejected safely,<br>Convair F-102A-20-CO <i>Delta Dagger</i> (53-1805, right),<br>North American F-100A-20-NA <i>Super Sabre</i> (53-1663, bottom).
NACA Dryden Flight Research Center
1957
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