The death of the Republic XP-69 superfighter

Feb 9, 2023

High altitude interceptor with 37-mm autocannon gone forever

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Thats Another Fine Mess

Umm... the Fairey Gannet, also with contraprops, also made it into FAA service, and for far longer than the Wyvern.

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