It was the spring of 1953, the Cold War was nearing its peak and the United ... sheet was viewed as the ideal spot for an expanded Air Force base to defend against Soviet missiles.
The Cold War is often remembered for its proxy wars, nuclear brinkmanship, and the ideological battle between the two ...
Florida — Air Force Special Operations Command has dubbed its newest aircraft Skyraider II, a nod to the Cold War-era propeller plane that delivered close air support during the Vietnam War.