F-104 Starfighter
Cold War
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Nice.
One of the Century series of jets..
My favorite was the F-100
One of the Century series of jets..
My favorite was the F-100
Along that theme... the F-106 Delta Dart interceptor.
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Four proudly displayed American Lockheed U-2 spy planes shot down by China in the 1960’s during the Cold War. The public was welcomed to witness the accomplishment.
"...The Lockheed U-2, nicknamed the "Dragon Lady," is a high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft used by the United States Air Force for intelligence gathering. Developed in the 1950s during the Cold War, it can fly at altitudes above 70,000 feet, allowing it to capture detailed imagery and signals intelligence. The U-2 has been instrumental in various conflicts and has played a key role in shaping U.S. intelligence and military strategy..."
"...The Lockheed U-2, nicknamed the "Dragon Lady," is a high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft used by the United States Air Force for intelligence gathering. Developed in the 1950s during the Cold War, it can fly at altitudes above 70,000 feet, allowing it to capture detailed imagery and signals intelligence. The U-2 has been instrumental in various conflicts and has played a key role in shaping U.S. intelligence and military strategy..."
The U-2 has a long and storied history when it comes to espionage battles between the US and China. In the 1960s and 1970s, at least five of them were shot down while on surveillance missions over China.
Those losses haven’t been as widely reported as might be expected – and for good reason. The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), which was responsible for all of America’s U-2s at the time the planes were shot down, has never officially explained what they were doing there.
Adding to the mystery was that the planes were being flown not by US pilots nor under a US flag, but by pilots from Taiwan who, in a striking parallel to today’s balloon saga, claimed to be involved in a weather research initiative.
Those losses haven’t been as widely reported as might be expected – and for good reason. The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), which was responsible for all of America’s U-2s at the time the planes were shot down, has never officially explained what they were doing there.
Adding to the mystery was that the planes were being flown not by US pilots nor under a US flag, but by pilots from Taiwan who, in a striking parallel to today’s balloon saga, claimed to be involved in a weather research initiative.
Yeah....weather. Yeah that's it, weather. 
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Did the Chinese believe it?Yeah....weather. Yeah that's it, weather.
US Navy F-4N Phantom VF-302 over San Diego returning to NAS Miramar. 1978
I remember being on Rte 15 (805?) and they would fly right over head approaching the runway so close it felt like you could reach up and touch them.
It was off the coast there I saw Air Cobra helicopters doing loops.
I still can't get my head around seeing that.
It was off the coast there I saw Air Cobra helicopters doing loops.
I still can't get my head around seeing that.
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On Jan 31, 1990, this soldiers attended the opening of the very first McDonald's in the Soviet Union. The Moscow launch was celebrated as a powerful symbol of easing Cold War tensions. Over 30,000 Muscovites lined up for hours, eager to try their first-ever Big Mac. Hundreds of Russians lined up as early as 4 a.m. to taste their first McDonald's hamburger in Moscow. It was more than just a fast-food launch—it was a cultural moment.
And yet...here we are.
We're giving the Ukrainians arms to kill Russians with and they're still eating happy meals at McDonalds.
As with everything, it's all about the money.
As with everything, it's all about the money.
Not quite:We're giving the Ukrainians arms to kill Russians with and they're still eating happy meals at McDonalds.
As with everything, it's all about the money.
McDonald's has exited the Russian market and its former locations are now operating under the name "Vkusno & Tochka" which translates to "Tasty and that's it". This rebranding occurred after McDonald's closed its restaurants and sold its Russian operations to a local licensee, Alexander Govor, following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, according to Young Pioneer Tours. The new chain maintains a similar menu and dining experience but cannot use McDonald's branding or logos. McDonald's has also applied to register its trademarks in Russia to prevent third-party businesses from using them.