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Boeing B-29 "Bockscar"

"Bockscar" en route to Japan with the atomic bomb on board. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Boeing B-29 "Bockscar"

"Bockcar" tail section, showing temporary markings replacing those of the 509th on Tinian to confuse the enemy. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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LUSAC-11 Over McCook Field

LUSAC-11 over McCook Field. This airplane (P-53) was flown by Lt. Rudolph "Shorty" Schroerder when he set new solo and two-man world altitude records in 1919 and 1920. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Kawanishi N1K2-Ja Shiden Kai (George)

Although the Shiden Kai was maneuverable and heavily-armed, it could not stop the B-29 offensive against Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Avrocar

Exploded view of the Avrocar. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Avrocar

Cutaway drawing showing the power plant installation. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Avrocar

Cutaway drawing of the Avrocar showing its major components. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Avrocar

When flown without tethers, the Avrocar was unstable and could reach top speed of only 35 mph. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Avrocar

Before free-flight tests, the Avrocar was flown with tethers, seen here in front and behind the aircraft, for safety reasons. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Curtiss XF-87