The Airplane That Shocked the US Into a Response
It was November 1950. The Korean War was in full swing when a formation of B-29 Super fortresses made its way beyond the border to strike a hostile airbase.
When the bombers sighted their target, one of the B-29s was suddenly struck by an explosion. The F-80 escorts reacted slowly and went after an unidentified aircraft.
Nevertheless, it promptly stripped away without difficulty and left the escorts puzzled and amazed by the speed, high operating altitude, and impressive climbing ability of the aircraft.
It was the first encounter of American aircraft with the USSR’s first fighter jet, the swept-wing MIG-15, an aircraft that took the US Air Force by surprise and quickly established air supremacy over the skies of Korea.
Developed as a bomber interceptor to end American bombing raids, the MIG-15 was so effective at tearing down warplanes that the US was forced to accelerate the development of the F-86 Sabre to reclaim air superiority again before the war in Korea ended.
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When the bombers sighted their target, one of the B-29s was suddenly struck by an explosion. The F-80 escorts reacted slowly and went after an unidentified aircraft.
Nevertheless, it promptly stripped away without difficulty and left the escorts puzzled and amazed by the speed, high operating altitude, and impressive climbing ability of the aircraft.
It was the first encounter of American aircraft with the USSR’s first fighter jet, the swept-wing MIG-15, an aircraft that took the US Air Force by surprise and quickly established air supremacy over the skies of Korea.
Developed as a bomber interceptor to end American bombing raids, the MIG-15 was so effective at tearing down warplanes that the US was forced to accelerate the development of the F-86 Sabre to reclaim air superiority again before the war in Korea ended.
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Join Dark Skies as we explore the world of aviation with cinematic short documentaries featuring the biggest and fastest airplanes ever built, top-secret military projects, and classified missions with hidden untold true stories. Including US, German, and Soviet warplanes, along with aircraft developments that took place during World War I, World War 2, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, the Gulf War, and special operations mission in between.
As images and footage of actual events are not always available, Dark Skies sometimes utilizes similar historical images and footage for dramatic effect and soundtracks for emotional impact. We do our best to keep it as visually accurate as possible.
All content on Dark Skies is researched, produced, and presented in historical context for educational purposes. We are history enthusiasts and are not always experts in some areas, so please don't hesitate to reach out to us with corrections, additional information, or new ideas.
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