ths@lanl-a.UUCP (08/31/84)
Did I say "Peacemaker"....must not have had my brain engaged....it is "Peacekeeper". While I've got one shoe in my mouth, might as well get the other one in: Mention was made of the "Buffalo". The U.S.Navy and Marines operated the Brewster Buffalo as a "first line" fighter from 1938 to June 1942. I believe the designation was F2B (But I won't bet on it). The plane was inferior to even the Grumman Wildcat with which it competed for production contracts. After a disastrous showing at Midway, all types were withdrawn from combat duty. The Fins used them against the Russians as well.