Military Aircraft 1946-1970
   During this period, the the leading nations of the world were divided into two ideological / political camps - communism and democracy. - led by the United States and the Soviet Union  Conflict between them led to what came to be known as "The Cold War."   It manifested itself on both a strategic and a tactical level.  The two opposing forces began building built vast nuclear arsenals to be delivered to their target by long-range bombers.  Each side maintained fighters for air defense.  Other fighters were used in the Korean, Vietnam and Gulf Wars.  So many aircraft were developed during this period that we've divided them into the following sections:
Attack Planes USAF Attack Aircraft
The U.S. Air Force attack planes were a product of the war in Vietnam.  The C-119 and C-130 cargo planes were equipped with awesome fire power to support the ground troops.
Strategic Air Command Bombers USAF Bombers
Assigned to the Strategic Air Command, these aircraft were the backbone of America's nuclear deterrent. The B-52 was used for conventional bombing roles in Vietnam.  This section includes the
B-36 Peacemaker, the B-47 Stratojet, the B-52 Stratofortress and the Convair B-58 Hustler.  .
USAF fighter planes USAF Fighters
The last of the prop fighters, (the Twin Mustang), the early jets, the famous "hundred fighters" (F-101, F-102, F-104, F-105and F-106.)
and the legendary F4 Phantom of Vietnam fame.
USAF cargo planes USAF Cargo Aircraft 
Everything from the C-46 Commando to the giant C-5.  This section includes many major variants, including the KC-97 and KC-135 tankers, and the EC121 Warning Star.
support aircraft of the United States Air Force USAF- Support Planes
The infamous U-2 spy plane, the SR-71 Blackbird and all the great trainers that pilots used to earn their wings.
United States Navy combat planes USN - Combat Airplanes
The early jets of the United States Navy.  F-8E Crusader, F-9 Panther, and F-9 Cougar followed by the A-1H Skraider, A-4M Skyhawk, A-6 Intruder, A-7 Corsair and the legendary F-4 Phantom.
USN support aircraft USN - Support
The fixed-wing reconnaissance, patrol, command, cargo and training aircraft. The choppers are in the Helicopter Section
coast guard aircraft USCG
The fixed aircraft flown by the United States Coast Guard 
The choppers are in the Helicopter Section
airplanes of the world Other Countries
Aircraft from  countries other than the U.S. - 
Canada's famous CF-105 Arrow, France's Dassault Mirage III 
and the Soviet Union's Mig-15.

Helicopters
All the whirly birds are listed in the Helicopter Section.
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