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Pilot-adventurers halted a genocide in Africa, 1969
They flew nine low-cost guerrilla warfare aircraft modified from Swedish primary trainers
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Taking off in 40C (104F) ambient air temperature_ Fearful of “Vapor Lock”
A tense moment during full throttle, lest the engine may falter.
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Ethiopian female jet fighter pilot
She was the first female fighter pilot to shoot down an enemy jet fighter in the history of air warfare
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Fight to a draw Greek F-16 vs Turkish F-16, 2006
The fight ended when a Greek F-16 collided with a Turkish F-16
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Greek fighter rammed Italian bomber over Greece, 1940
Out of ammunition, the intercepting Greek pilot rammed the Italian bomber.
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Westland Whirlwind, the almost forgotten fighter of WWII
These elegant fighters served in three RAF squadrons during 1940-42. Their operational successes against the Germans were mediocre.