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rcpete347

12-12-2002 12:47 AM

Bvm P80 + F80

HI all does anyone know the difference between a BVM P80 and a F80.
Thanks Rcpete

F9F Texan

12-12-2002 12:59 AM

Bvm P80 + F80

It's my understanding that before the U S Air Force came into existance in about 1947, airplanes were known as Pursuit aircraft and received the "P" designation. After the U S Air Force came about they were re-designated with an "F" for Fighter. Hence the P-51/F-51, P-82/F-82, P-80/F-80, etc.
Johnny

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