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The Western Museum of Flight

Torrance, California

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The museum is home to the Northrop YF-23, a stealth fighter prototype that competed against the F-22 Raptor in the early 1990s.

The museum features the North American F-86 Sabre, a jet that was pivotal in achieving supersonic flight during the Korean War era.

The Douglas A-4 Skyhawk, showcased at the museum, has appeared in several films, including 'Top Gun'.

The Convair F-102 Delta Dagger, displayed at the museum, was the first operational supersonic interceptor used by the U.S. Air Force during the Cold War.

The museum houses the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II, a key player in air combat during the Vietnam War.

The Grumman F-14 Tomcat, on display, was used in training for the Apollo space missions, showcasing its versatility beyond combat.

The Vought V-173, nicknamed the 'Flying Pancake', is an experimental aircraft with a unique circular wing design, displayed at the museum.

The Grumman F6F Hellcat, part of the museum's collection, was instrumental in establishing carrier-based aviation dominance during World War II.

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