Erik Simonsen
What Might Have Been - the 1960s: A conceptual operational USAF/NAA F-107D in SEA camouflage in formation with an F-107A (t/n 55122) - this test aircraft that was built after the initial three prototypes. The NAA F-107A was permitted to compete with the Republic YF-105A, which was a production aircraft - the F-105 prevailed. It is interesting to speculate 'what might have been'. Details are covered in Chapter 5 of the book, "U.S. Combat Aircraft Fly-Off Competitions". Ten Chapters of well known fighter/bomber competitions are featured. Erik Simonsen photo/illustration
What Might Have Been - the 1960s: A conceptual operational USAF/NAA F-107D in SEA camouflage in formation with an F-107A (t/n 55122) - this test aircraft that was built after the initial three prototypes. The NAA F-107A was permitted to compete with the Republic YF-105A, which was a production aircraft - the F-105 prevailed. It is interesting to speculate 'what might have been'. Details are covered in Chapter 5 of the book, "U.S. Combat Aircraft Fly-Off Competitions". Ten Chapters of well known fighter/bomber competitions are featured. Erik Simonsen photo/illustration