American
fighter planes were busy during this period. During the
late 1940s and early 1950s, many were assigned to the Strategic
Air Command to provide the bombers with fighter escort to their
target, but as the B-52 came on line, the fighters were no
longer necessary. Other planes were assigned to Air
Defense.
The primary mission was tactical - support of
ground forces. American fighter planes served with distinction
in the Korean and Vietnam wars. |
