F-94C Starfire - "Cold War Interceptor" B-17 Flying Fortress The suit was uncomfortable and

The suit was uncomfortable and hot

After some time at home he was made commander of the RFC's first (single seater) fighter squadron -  Number 24

Designed as a long range bomber

staggered configuration the Lightning was known for its exceptional rate of climb

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F-94C Starfire - "Cold War Interceptor" B-17 Flying Fortress The suit was uncomfortable andThe F 94C version of the Starfire was designed to do one thing, intercept and shoot down Soviet Tu 4 bombers (copies of the American B 29). The aircraft's entire armament consisted of rockets. The Starfire was an interim design until more advanced aircraft could be deployed. Nevertheless, the aircraft proved itself during the 1953 Red Sun exercise when the F 94C intercepted and "shot down" several B 36 Peacemaker bombers. The Starfire's short time in