The Journey of Flight.pdf - Valkyrie Cadet

27. On August 7, 1964, Congress passed the _________ which allowed President _________ to “take all
necessary measures to repel an armed attack against the force of the United States and to prevent further
aggression [in Vietnam].”
28. _________ helped to “unpopularize” the Vietnam War.
29. The _________ marked the beginning of the end of the war in Vietnam.
30. _________ or _________ enabled US pilots to finally destroy the Thanh Hoa Bridge — a long-standing
and critical North Vietnamese target.
31. As opposed to Operation _________, Operation _________ was conducted without as much worry about
Chinese and Soviet reaction to the war in Vietnam.
32. During the Cold War, the Air Force’s _________ primary mission was to defend the United States from
nuclear attack.
33. During Operation Desert Storm, and for the first time in US history, the _________ was activated to
provide logistical support.
34. Two aircraft were key links to moving troops, cargo and fighters into Southwest Asia during Operation
Desert Shield/Storm: _________ and _________.
35. The US /Coalition Air Forces quickly gained air superiority in Operation Desert Storm by first attacking
Iraq’s _________ and _________ systems with precision guided munitions.
SHORT ANSWER
36. Briefly define the “Cold War.”
37. How did air power achieve “victory” in the Berlin Airlift?
38. What roles did air power play in the Korean War?
39. Why were American pilots able to defeat the technologically superior Russian-built MiGs
during the Korean War?
40. What aviation improvements developed as a result of World War II?
41. Early attempts to break the sound barrier resulted in what kinds of problems?
42. Name one advantage and one disadvantage to swept-back wings?
43. Why was new missile technology of the mid-1950s important?
44. Name three aircraft, along with their roles, that were built for the Strategic Air Command
during the Cold War.
45. What lessons from previous air wars were used to develop the Desert Storm air campaign
plan?
46. What impact did air power have on Iraq’s counterattack into Saudi Arabia?
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