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North American F-107A-NA 55-5119
North American F-107A-NA 55-5119 (msn 212-2) Originally ordered as F-100B but constructed as F-107A, first flown on 28 November 1956. Circa December 1956: Taken on strength by the United States Air force as a JF-107A and assigned to AFFTC, Edwards AFB, CA. for trials with conventional and nuclear weapons. Exhibited in the Research & Development Gallery at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson AFB. Date: circa 1965
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1956 1965 Assigned Constructed Conventional Development Edwards Exhibited Flown Gallery Nuclear Ordered Originally Research Strength Taken Trials Wright Patterson December Weapons
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This photograph showcases North American F-107A-NA 55-5119 (msn 212-2), a significant aviation artifact from the annals of North American aviation history. Originally ordered as an F-100B Sabre, this aircraft was instead constructed as an F-107A Sabre Interceptor. The first flight of 55-5119 took place on November 28, 1956. Following its maiden voyage, it was taken into strength by the United States Air Force and assigned to the Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC) at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The primary purpose of its assignment was to undergo trials with both conventional and nuclear weapons. The image, believed to have been captured circa 1965, showcases the F-107A in its prime, standing proudly in the Research & Development Gallery at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson AFB. This iconic aircraft represents a pivotal moment in aviation history, with its unique design and innovative capabilities shaping the future of military aviation. The F-107A's legacy continues to inspire awe and admiration among aviation enthusiasts and historians alike, making this photograph a must-have for any aviation collection.
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