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Today in aviation history: First flight of the McDonnell XP-67 Moonbat

On January 6, 1944, the McDonnell XP-67 Moonbat made its first flight, marking an ambitious but troubled attempt to create a ...
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America’s XP-67 - The Miracle Fighter That Kept Exploding

The XP-67 Moonbat was supposed to be a miracle of aerodynamics - a sleek, blended-wing fighter with unmatched speed and range. Designed to leap ahead of enemy technology, it promised performance that ...