The MiG-15 enters the Korean War, how does the U.S. respond?
At the outset of the Korean War, the U.S. Air Force quickly achieved air superiority over North Korea’s antiquated air force. The MiG-15 was a new and somewhat unknown fighter that made use of captured German research in its swept-wing design. No matter their secrecy, the MiGs soon would become a common sight to Navy pilots.
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F9F Panther of VF-111 in flight over Korea
At the outset of the Korean War, the U.S. Air Force quickly achieved air superiority over North Korea’s antiquated air force. The MiG-15 was a new and somewhat unknown fighter that made use of captured German research in its swept-wing design. No matter their secrecy, the MiGs soon would become a common sight to Navy pilots.

Naval Aviators vs. the Mighty MiG-15
The MiG-15 enters the Korean War, how does the U.S. respond?
F9F Panther of VF-111 in flight over Korea