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The Tornado—developed as a multinational partnership between the United Kingdom, West Germany, and Italy—proved itself to be a highly adaptable platform, fit for a wide range of combat roles. The most ...

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The B-52 enabled sustained global strike missions far from American shores without relying on nearby bases. The C-17 allowed forces to deploy rapidly and directly into distant theaters. This reduced ...