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How the P-61 Black Widow turned darkness against Japanese bombers

In late December 1944, Major Carroll C. Smith and radar operator Lieutenant Philip B. Porter of the 418th Night Fighter ...
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The P-61 Black Widow Was a Night Predator

Though it came late to the Second World War, the P-61 marked an important advance in the history of military aviation. During the final years of World War II, several advances in military technology ...
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The P-61 Black Widow – Could This Be the Best Fighter Plane of World War II?

Prior to the outbreak of WWII, U.S. military officials were eyeing Britain’s research in radio detection and ranging. Specifically, U.S. Air Officer Lieutenant General Delos C. Emmons was briefed on ...
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Rear cone, Northrop P-61C Black Widow

Click to open image viewer. The P-61 Black Widow was the first U.S. aircraft designed to locate and destroy enemy aircraft at night and in bad weather, a feat made possible by the use of on-board ...
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Northrop P-61 Black Widow Photographic Material [Bost]

This collection contains approximately 0.47cubic feet of material relating to Louis L. Bost's service in the 422nd Night Fighter Squadron during World War II. A large portion of the collection ...