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USAF - North American F-100C-15-NA Super Sabre O-41823
United States Air Force - North American F-100C-15-NA Super Sabre O-41823 (54-1823) (msn 217-84) of the 452nd Fighter Squadron, 322nd Fighter Group, Foster AFB, Victoria, TX. This aircraft participated in the commemorationof the 350th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, Virginia, in a flight from London. England to Richmond, VA on 13 May 1957, inscribed Discovery, after the Jamestown founders ship. Preserved, and now on display at the Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson, Arizona. Date: 1957
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This historic photograph captures the United States Air Force's North American F-100C-15-NA Super Sabre jet, registration number O-41823 (54-1823, msn 217-84), of the 452nd Fighter Squadron, 322nd Fighter Group, based at Foster Air Force Base in Victoria, Texas. In 1957, this aircraft played a significant role in the commemoration of the 350th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, Virginia. The F-100C-15-NA Super Sabre made a transatlantic flight from London, England, to Richmond, Virginia, on May 13, 1957, in honor of the historic event. The aircraft was inscribed with the name "Discovery," a nod to the founders' ship. After the flight, the aircraft was preserved and is now on display at the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona. This photograph showcases an important moment in aviation history, as the F-100C-15-NA Super Sabre represented the cutting edge of military aviation technology at the time. The image captures the sleek design and powerful presence of this iconic plane, which continues to inspire awe and admiration.
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