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The Missile Hunter Aircraft with the Most Jaw-Dropping Mission

In 1962, Americans were glued to their television sets, the glow of the screens casting long shadows as the Cuban Missile Crisis escalated. The nation watched, breath held, as President John F. Kennedy announced the discovery of Soviet missile sites in Cuba, a direct threat to American soil. Right then and there, the RF-101 Voodoo supersonic jet fighter was catapulted into the spotlight. Skimming the treetops at breakneck speeds, the Voodoo jets darted over Cuban terrain. These aircraft were America's eyes, capturing crucial images that would dictate the nation's next move. The reconnaissance variants flew daring, low-altitude missions, mapping the terrain while dodging the lethal clasp of SA-2 missiles lurking on the ground. As the fighter/bomber units awaited their orders, the pilots stood beside their fully-loaded aircraft. Each pilot felt the weight of responsibility upon their shoulders, knowing that within the rotary bomb bays of their jets rested nuclear weapons, ready for deployment at a moment's notice. The RF-101 Voodoo, once a mere blueprint on the brink of cancellation, had defied odds and broken speed barriers. Now, it hovered on the cusp of executing what could become the most decisive bombing run in history… --- Join Dark Skies as we explore the world of aviation with cinematic short documentaries featuring the biggest and fastest airplanes ever built, top-secret military projects, and classified missions with hidden untold true stories. Including US, German, and Soviet warplanes, along with aircraft developments that took place during World War I, World War 2, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, the Gulf War, and special operations mission in between. As images and footage of actual events are not always available, Dark Skies sometimes utilizes similar historical images and footage for dramatic effect and soundtracks for emotional impact. We do our best to keep it as visually accurate as possible. All content on Dark Skies is researched, produced, and presented in historical context for educational purposes. We are history enthusiasts and are not always experts in some areas, so please don't hesitate to reach out to us with corrections, additional information, or new ideas.