AF Scrub Boeing 218 Robert Short 2024-05-10

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AF Scrub Boeing 218 Robert Short - AF Scrub Boeing 218 Robert Short

The Boeing 218 shown here is a model of X66W, only example of the type, which was factory testbed for the new all-metal fuselage P-12E/F-4B-3 series. It was flown by Robert McCawley Short, (1904-32) a US Army trained pilot from Washington State.
On February 19th, 1932, Short engaged a flight of Japanese aircraft and they engaged him, but despite his lack of experience in air fighting was able to at least fight them to a draw and disengage. On Feb 22nd, 1932, he took off from a small military...

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