Friendly Fire: Three Planes That Shot Themselves Down

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Fighter aircraft are among the most complex machines in the world, and those who fly them face many risks, including their own weapons. The History Guy recalls three jet fighter aircraft whose own weapons caused their demise. This is original content based on research by The History Guy. Images in the Public Domain are carefully selected and provide illustration. As very few images of the actual event are available in the Public Domain, images of similar objects and events are used for illustration. Yanks Air Museum in Chino, California, hosts one of the world’s largest collections of American aircraft, most of them airworthy. Painstakingly rebuilding these titans of American aviation history is hard work, with mechanics and craftsmen working by hand (sometimes for decades) to return craft to their original state. Visitors are encouraged to view the aircraft and learn about their history, their stories, and their journey from graveyard to restoration. www.yanksair.org https://www.facebook.com/YanksAirMuseum/ https://twitter.com/yanksairmuseum https://www.instagram.com/YanksAirMuseum/ You can purchase the Constellation Space bow tie worn in this episode at The Tie Bar: https://www.thetiebar.com/?utm_campaign=BowtieLove&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_source=LanceGeiger All events are portrayed in historical context and for educational purposes. No images or content are primarily intended to shock and disgust. Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Non cens

Published 2020-03-23 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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