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Today in aviation history: First jet takeoff and landing on aircraft carrier

On December 3, 1945, Lieutenant-Commander Eric Melrose Brown made aviation history by launching and landing a de Havilland Sea Vampire aboard HMS Ocean, becoming the first pilot to operate a jet from ...
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Harrier jump jet in action: fighter taking off and landing vertically

The Harrier, a fighter jet of British origin, features vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capabilities, allowing it to operate from assault ships or confined areas. This ability makes the Harrier ...