This incredible clip shows all the movements of the throttle and stick in a fighter jet (in this case an F-5F of the VFC-111 “Sun Downers”) during formation flying through the clouds. The footage is shot from the backseat (the pilot in the front seat is handling the jet). You can read more about VFC-111 with more details and videos shot for us by Jeff Bolton here: https://theaviationist.com/2022/11/17/flying-with-the-vfc-111/ | The Aviationist

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When it was created in the 1930s, the DC-3 violated all common wisdom about aviation. But this masterpiece of engineering paid off magnificently, transforming air travel forever. Uncover the DC-3’s remarkable history tonight at 9 on Planes That Changed the World. http://bit.ly/2OEqNks | Smithsonian Channel

31K views · 968 reactions | Years after its service in WWII, the DC-3 continues to be used with distinction, now for civil aviation. Two reasons: its affordability and reliability. Planes That Changed the World | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation | Facebook