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Leading the Target. The MiG-17, left, posed a real threat to strike aircraft like the F-105D Thunderchief, right. (National Archives)
Leading the Target. The MiG-17, left, posed a real threat to strike aircraft like the F-105D Thunderchief, right. (National Archives)