From 1978 to 1988, a secret U.S. Air Force unit flew captured Russian MiG fighters in a dangerous effort to teach American pilots how to defeat the planes in combat.
From 1978 to 1988, a secret U.S. Air Force unit flew captured Russian MiG fighters in a dangerous effort to teach American pilots how to defeat the planes in combat.
The 4477th Test & Evaluation Squadron, also known by its code name "Constant Peg," flew 15,000 sorties and trained 6,000 U.S. pilots, according to a new Air Force documentary.
Similar efforts continue today under different auspices.
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WNU Editor: I am just wondering how many U.S. planes does the Russian air force have in its inventory to practice against. The same for China.
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Why was it dangerous?
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