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Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP on display in the Cold War Gallery of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Designed to withstand explosive detonations, this Mine-Resistant Am bush-Protected (MRAP) vehicle was used by United States Air Force explosive ordnance disposal units in Afghanistan and Syria from 2008-2019. Vehicles like this one are also used by Security Forces for base defense. The raised chassis, integrated armor, and V-shaped hull have proven effective in saving lives from underbelly blasts. TECHNICAL NOTES: Engine: Caterpillar C-7 7.2 liter, 330 hp Load: 10 troops Maximum speed: 55 mph Range: 350 miles Weight: 52,000 lb. with combat armor (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)
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Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP on display in the Cold War Gallery of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Designed to withstand explosive detonations, this Mine-Resistant Am bush-Protected (MRAP) vehicle was used by United States Air Force explosive ordnance disposal units in Afghanistan and Syria from 2008-2019. Vehicles like this one are also used by Security Forces for base defense. The raised chassis, integrated armor, and V-shaped hull have proven effective in saving lives from underbelly blasts. TECHNICAL NOTES: Engine: Caterpillar C-7 7.2 liter, 330 hp Load: 10 troops Maximum speed: 55 mph Range: 350 miles Weight: 52,000 lb. with combat armor (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)
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Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP on display in the Cold War Gallery of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Designed to withstand explosive detonations, this Mine-Resistant Am bush-Protected (MRAP) vehicle was used by United States Air Force explosive ordnance disposal units in Afghanistan and Syria from 2008-2019. Vehicles like this one are also used by Security Forces for base defense. The raised chassis, integrated armor, and V-shaped hull have proven effective in saving lives from underbelly blasts. TECHNICAL NOTES: Engine: Caterpillar C-7 7.2 liter, 330 hp Load: 10 troops Maximum speed: 55 mph Range: 350 miles Weight: 52,000 lb. with combat armor (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)
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Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP on display in the Cold War Gallery of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Designed to withstand explosive detonations, this Mine-Resistant Am bush-Protected (MRAP) vehicle was used by United States Air Force explosive ordnance disposal units in Afghanistan and Syria from 2008-2019. Vehicles like this one are also used by Security Forces for base defense. The raised chassis, integrated armor, and V-shaped hull have proven effective in saving lives from underbelly blasts. TECHNICAL NOTES: Engine: Caterpillar C-7 7.2 liter, 330 hp Load: 10 troops Maximum speed: 55 mph Range: 350 miles Weight: 52,000 lb. with combat armor (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)
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Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP on display in the Cold War Gallery of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Designed to withstand explosive detonations, this Mine-Resistant Am bush-Protected (MRAP) vehicle was used by United States Air Force explosive ordnance disposal units in Afghanistan and Syria from 2008-2019. Vehicles like this one are also used by Security Forces for base defense. The raised chassis, integrated armor, and V-shaped hull have proven effective in saving lives from underbelly blasts. TECHNICAL NOTES: Engine: Caterpillar C-7 7.2 liter, 330 hp Load: 10 troops Maximum speed: 55 mph Range: 350 miles Weight: 52,000 lb. with combat armor (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)
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Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP on display in the Cold War Gallery of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Designed to withstand explosive detonations, this Mine-Resistant Am bush-Protected (MRAP) vehicle was used by United States Air Force explosive ordnance disposal units in Afghanistan and Syria from 2008-2019. Vehicles like this one are also used by Security Forces for base defense. The raised chassis, integrated armor, and V-shaped hull have proven effective in saving lives from underbelly blasts. TECHNICAL NOTES: Engine: Caterpillar C-7 7.2 liter, 330 hp Load: 10 troops Maximum speed: 55 mph Range: 350 miles Weight: 52,000 lb. with combat armor (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)
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Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP on display in the Cold War Gallery of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Designed to withstand explosive detonations, this Mine-Resistant Am bush-Protected (MRAP) vehicle was used by United States Air Force explosive ordnance disposal units in Afghanistan and Syria from 2008-2019. Vehicles like this one are also used by Security Forces for base defense. The raised chassis, integrated armor, and V-shaped hull have proven effective in saving lives from underbelly blasts. TECHNICAL NOTES: Engine: Caterpillar C-7 7.2 liter, 330 hp Load: 10 troops Maximum speed: 55 mph Range: 350 miles Weight: 52,000 lb. with combat armor (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)
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Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP on display in the Cold War Gallery of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Designed to withstand explosive detonations, this Mine-Resistant Am bush-Protected (MRAP) vehicle was used by United States Air Force explosive ordnance disposal units in Afghanistan and Syria from 2008-2019. Vehicles like this one are also used by Security Forces for base defense. The raised chassis, integrated armor, and V-shaped hull have proven effective in saving lives from underbelly blasts. TECHNICAL NOTES: Engine: Caterpillar C-7 7.2 liter, 330 hp Load: 10 troops Maximum speed: 55 mph Range: 350 miles Weight: 52,000 lb. with combat armor (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)
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Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP on display in the Cold War Gallery of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Designed to withstand explosive detonations, this Mine-Resistant Am bush-Protected (MRAP) vehicle was used by United States Air Force explosive ordnance disposal units in Afghanistan and Syria from 2008-2019. Vehicles like this one are also used by Security Forces for base defense. The raised chassis, integrated armor, and V-shaped hull have proven effective in saving lives from underbelly blasts. TECHNICAL NOTES: Engine: Caterpillar C-7 7.2 liter, 330 hp Load: 10 troops Maximum speed: 55 mph Range: 350 miles Weight: 52,000 lb. with combat armor (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)
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Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP on display in the Cold War Gallery of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Designed to withstand explosive detonations, this Mine-Resistant Am bush-Protected (MRAP) vehicle was used by United States Air Force explosive ordnance disposal units in Afghanistan and Syria from 2008-2019. Vehicles like this one are also used by Security Forces for base defense. The raised chassis, integrated armor, and V-shaped hull have proven effective in saving lives from underbelly blasts. TECHNICAL NOTES: Engine: Caterpillar C-7 7.2 liter, 330 hp Load: 10 troops Maximum speed: 55 mph Range: 350 miles Weight: 52,000 lb. with combat armor (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)
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Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP on display in the Cold War Gallery of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Designed to withstand explosive detonations, this Mine-Resistant Am bush-Protected (MRAP) vehicle was used by United States Air Force explosive ordnance disposal units in Afghanistan and Syria from 2008-2019. Vehicles like this one are also used by Security Forces for base defense. The raised chassis, integrated armor, and V-shaped hull have proven effective in saving lives from underbelly blasts. TECHNICAL NOTES: Engine: Caterpillar C-7 7.2 liter, 330 hp Load: 10 troops Maximum speed: 55 mph Range: 350 miles Weight: 52,000 lb. with combat armor (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)
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Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP on display in the Cold War Gallery of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Designed to withstand explosive detonations, this Mine-Resistant Am bush-Protected (MRAP) vehicle was used by United States Air Force explosive ordnance disposal units in Afghanistan and Syria from 2008-2019. Vehicles like this one are also used by Security Forces for base defense. The raised chassis, integrated armor, and V-shaped hull have proven effective in saving lives from underbelly blasts. TECHNICAL NOTES: Engine: Caterpillar C-7 7.2 liter, 330 hp Load: 10 troops Maximum speed: 55 mph Range: 350 miles Weight: 52,000 lb. with combat armor (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)
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Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP

Interior views of the Cougar CAT II A1 MRAP on display in the Cold War Gallery of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Designed to withstand explosive detonations, this Mine-Resistant Am bush-Protected (MRAP) vehicle was used by United States Air Force explosive ordnance disposal units in Afghanistan and Syria from 2008-2019. Vehicles like this one are also used by Security Forces for base defense. The raised chassis, integrated armor, and V-shaped hull have proven effective in saving lives from underbelly blasts. TECHNICAL NOTES: Engine: Caterpillar C-7 7.2 liter, 330 hp Load: 10 troops Maximum speed: 55 mph Range: 350 miles Weight: 52,000 lb. with combat armor (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)
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Staff Sergeant Henry E. Erwin Medal of Honor Recipient

Staff Sergeant Henry E. Erwin recalled that he wasn’t sure how he’d managed to hold onto the burning bomb. It was like “dipping my hand into liquid fire.” He was not expected to survive, so his Medal of Honor presentation took place just one week later.
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Staff Sergeant Henry E. Erwin Medal of Honor Recipient

Official photo of Staff Sergeant Henry E. Erwin. Erwin recalled that he wasn’t sure how he’d managed to hold onto the burning bomb. It was like “dipping my hand into liquid fire.” He was not expected to survive, so his Medal of Honor presentation took place just one week later.
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Technical Sergeant Ben Kuroki Distinguished Service Medal Recipient

Ben Kuroki holds the damaged turret from his 30th mission in Europe. Fortunately, he bent down seconds before the flak hit. His many dangerous missions included the Battle of Ploesti, firebombing Tokyo, and enduring a period of capture in Morocco before being released.
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First Air to Air Refueling

To eliminate the fuel limitation problem, the fliers at Rockwell Field, San Diego, developed a system for mid-air refueling between DH-4B airplanes. Seifert and Hine (top) transfer fuel to Richter and Smith on June 27, 1923. The receiver aircraft stayed aloft for six hours and thirty-eight minutes in the first successful aircraft-to-aircraft in-flight refueling.
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First Air to Air Refueling

To eliminate the fuel limitation problem, the fliers at Rockwell Field, San Diego, developed a system for mid-air refueling between DH-4B airplanes. Lt Seifert (left) displays the hose that his and Lt Hine’s DH-4B lowered to another aircraft in the Air Service’s first air refueling. The fifty-foot hosedelivered fuel by gravity, operating without a pump.
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First Air to Air Refueling

To eliminate the fuel limitation problem, the fliers at Rockwell Field, San Diego, developed a system for mid-air refueling between DH-4B airplanes. Maj Henry “Hap” Arnold (left) directed the Rockwell Field experiment in April 1923. Capt Smith and Lt Richter pose with Arnold in front of their Dehavilland DH-4B.
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First Air to Air Refueling

To eliminate the fuel limitation problem, the fliers at Rockwell Field, San Diego, developed a system for mid-air refueling between DH-4B airplanes. Lt John Richter (left) and Capt Lowell Smith in the “receiver” DH-4B at Rockwell Field, San Diego, CA. Richter handled the hose while Smith flew the aircraft. At right is Maj “Hap” Arnold.
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