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The McDonnell FH Phantom Was America’s First Naval Jet
The finished Phantom served as proof of concept that a jet could indeed operate from an aircraft carrier. Yet the Phantom ...
The Doodlebug: James McDonnell's 1st (Failed) Plane
Developed as a two-seater, low-wing monoplane, the Doodlebug was powered by a 110 HP Warner Scarab radial engine, which gave ...