The world-renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds returned to Daytona Beach on Sunday for the customary flyover for the 67th running of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.

However, the now-dominant Air Force hasn't always had this unfailing fortune with their fighter jets ... Similar to other mentions on this list, the F-104 Starfighter was yet another trailblazer.

Specifically, the report recommends the service increase its number of active component fighter jets, and preserve and grow its reserve squadrons, so the Air Force will be better able to absorb ...

The aircraft would be modified after the conflict as the Gloster Meteor F.4, which would become the first jet aircraft to be ...