Israeli F-15's Wingless Landing

Israeli F-15's Wingless Landing

In 1983, an Israeli F-15 landed successfully despite a mid-air collision that destroyed its right wing. After the incident, McDonnell Douglas, the F-15's manufacturer, initially claimed such a landing was impossible but changed their stance after seeing photos of the damaged aircraft.

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