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2016-12-08 Science & Technology

57 years ago, YF4H-1 Phantom II climbs to an altitude of 98,561 feet

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Posted by Besoeker 2016-12-08 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 Anyone else see the irony of an Ilyushin flying a Tupolev.

Posted by Cheaderhead 2016-12-08 06:11|| 2016-12-08 06:11|| Front Page Top

#2 When you remove the machine guns or cannons.....

Posted by Procopius2k 2016-12-08 08:08|| 2016-12-08 08:08|| Front Page Top

#3 A pedantic snide aside, the F4 was to be all missile fleet protector, so no guns until Viet Nam air combat showed the need for them.
Golf claps will be appreciated.

Posted by AlmostAnonymous5839 2016-12-08 10:50|| 2016-12-08 10:50|| Front Page Top

#4 Targeting U2's?

Posted by Skidmark 2016-12-08 11:42|| 2016-12-08 11:42|| Front Page Top

#5 THE AIR.UP THERE.IS RARE.

Posted by Alaska Paul 2016-12-08 14:08|| 2016-12-08 14:08|| Front Page Top

#6 "How high can one throw a brick?"

Posted by Pappy 2016-12-08 14:51|| 2016-12-08 14:51|| Front Page Top

#7 Depends on the thrust imparted Pappy.

Posted by Shipman 2016-12-08 16:10|| 2016-12-08 16:10|| Front Page Top

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