Recently De classified United States National Archive photos show a previously thought fictional aircraft was in fact an experimental front line attack fighter.
Unfortunately the prototype suffered catastrophic damage when test pilot Lt Brian Williams attempted to land with S foils extended while trapping aboard USS Long Island, off Palmyra, 25 Jul 1942. When questioned during debrief, Lt Williams responded "I was there!"
Unfortunately the prototype suffered catastrophic damage when test pilot Lt Brian Williams attempted to land with S foils extended while trapping aboard USS Long Island, off Palmyra, 25 Jul 1942. When questioned during debrief, Lt Williams responded "I was there!"