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History of Aviation · The Aircraft · 1946 – Today

Aircraft of the Modern Age

Jets, swept wings and stealth — the fighters, bombers and transports of the postwar United States, from the first jet fighters to the B-2 Spirit.

Machines of the Air

55 aircraft

1946 – Today
Fighters · 22
Bombers · 13
Attack Aircraft · 10
Patrol, Recon & Support · 5
Transports · 5
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