The ‘Flying Flapjack’ that Never Flew: The Story of the Vought XF5U

Conceived as revolutionary and advanced naval fighter, its design fueled by the rapid advancement in aviation technology at the time, the Vought XF5U project promised a highly efficient and tough aircraft with amazing capabilities and flying characteristics. The V-173 Pancake Prototype Charles H. Zimmerman dreamt of novel aircraft designs, including those with flat circular bodies […]

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