The Bell XP-59 flies a test mission near Muroc Field. The aircraft was America's first jet-powered aircraft, and made its maiden flight on Oct. 1, 1942. (Courtesy photo)

Bell XP-59 Testing

Captured FW-190 in Red

The B-17 of the 5th Wing’s 97th and 99th Bomb Group return to Amendola Airfield, Foggia Airfield Complex, Apulia, Southern Italy Italy, from the first shuttle mission to Russia (Operation Frantic), June 11, 1944. On the right, near the tail of a C-47, Gen. Ira Eaker and other officers awaits him. Victor Sierra