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English: Fifth Air Force, Korea--This series of four pictures taken from gun camera film show the beginning of the end of a Russian-built MiG in an air battle high over North Korea, May 18, 1954. The"kill" was recorded by the camera in a U.S. Air Force F-86 "Sabre" jet flown by 2nd Lt James L. Thompson of 210 Thomas Drive, Monroe Park, Wilmington, DE, a member of the 51st Fighter Interceptor Wing who was credited with the destruction. During a combat patrol in MiG Alley, two MiGs jumped Lt Thompson's element leader. The two "Sabare" pilots then lined up on the enemy pilot who, using his speed brakes to slow his flight, caused the "Sabre" jet leader to overshoot. Lt Thompson, in the meantime, lined up on his quarry and opened fire. These pictures tell what followed. In the first photo, the .50 caliber slugs have hit the MiG, causing fiery explosions. In the second picture, smoke envelopes the enemy plane while in the third photo, fire has burst forth. The fourth picture shows the MiG, smoke streaming forth and helpless. The loss of power caused the MiG to go into a spin and the pilot bailed out. AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM#: 85391 AC
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