Dear Editor,
Since the first fragile biplanes of World War I, United States air power has been the most formidable opponent in the sky.
U.S. airpower has essentially won every conflict since then, but not without sufficient help from land and sea forces.
All opposing forces have failed because of the superior advantage and technology lead of U.S. air power.
For example, in World War II, Lockheed’s P-38 Lightning could catch, out-maneuver, climb higher and faster than and shoot down any enemy fighter in the Pacific or European war front.
Early in the Communist fight in Vietnam, the North American F-86 Saber was said to be the Soviet Migoyan 17’s equal.
McDonald-Douglas unveiled its F-4 “Phantom” shortly after to stay even farther ahead of the Vietcong.
America’s air power prevailed again in Operation Desert Storm when American planes used stealth technology to quickly destroy Iraqi forces.
Aggressors to U.S. air power have failed because of their lack of technology and ability.
After 9/11, in the war on terrorism, U.S. air power took an even further leap ahead of the enemy with the first public knowledge of an unmanned attack and recon aircraft like the Boeing Predator.
Unmanned surveillance has been used by U.S. airpower knowingly since the Vietnam era.
Since then, using this technology has saved many American lives. This advantage seems to have been the key for U.S. air superiority.
Being at least a few steps ahead of possible enemies has proved to be important for victory. I believe U.S. air power must stay ahead of the rest of the world if this domination wants to continue.
Aaron Bradley

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