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The Blue Angels flew this plane in the early 70s. Which plane is it?

F-4 Phantom. The F-4 was the Navy's leading fighter jet until the F-14 was brought into service.

What flight demonstration team uses the F-16?

Thunderbirds. The Thunderbirds fly the F-16 Falcon. The Thunderbirds are the United States Air Force flight demonstration team. They perform in air shows all over the world.

The A-6 Intruder is a single seat fighter.

false. The A-6 Intruder was first introduced to the U.S. Navy in the late 1950s as a two seat, pilot and bombardier/navigator, medium attack aircraft. It was retired in the late 1990s and replaced by the F/A-18, which now works as the attack, fighter and interceptor since the F-14 was retired.

I was flown by Charles Lindbergh to Paris, France. Who am I?

The Spirit of St. Louis. Lindbergh flew solo from New York to Paris, France in 1927.

Operation Rolling Thunder was conducted, primarily, by which type of aircraft?

B-52. Operation Rolling Thunder was the title of a gradual and sustained U.S. 2nd Air Division (later Seventh Air Force), U.S. Navy, and Republic of Vietnam Air Force (VNAF) aerial bombardment campaign conducted against the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam) from 2 March 1965 until 1 November 1968, during the Vietnam War.

Col. "Pappy" Boyington was the commander of the Black Sheep squadron.

t. The television show "Baa Baa Black sheep" was loosely based on the antics and accomplishments of Pappy Boyington's squadron.Colonel Gregory "Pappy" Boyington USMC, (December 4, 1912 - January 11, 1988) was an American fighter ace.

What type of aircraft did Jimmy Doolittle and his squadron fly off an aircraft carrier to attack Japan?

B-25 Mitchell. They practiced taking off within 300 feet with a full load. When they took off from the carrier they had enough fuel for a one way flight.

Which aircraft did the A-4 Skyhawk replace during the Vietnam conflict?

A-1 Skyraider. The piston-engined, prop-driven Skyraider was a postwar follow-on to World War II dive bombers and torpedo bombers such as the Helldiver and Avenger.

What type of aircraft is shown, and who is flying them in a popular Van Halen video?

A-4, Blue Angels. The A-4 was used from 1974 to 1986 when they switched to the F/A-18 Hornet which they still fly today.

How many 500 pound bombs can an A-6 carry at one time?

28. It can carry 30 with the main landing gear doors removed.