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McDonnell XF-85
Goblin

The XF-85 parasite aircraft was developed to protect B-36 bombers flying beyond the range of conventional escort fighters. In theory, a B-36 penetrating enemy territory would carry its protecting fighter in the bomb bay.

McDonnell XF-85 Goblin

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