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Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: 1) Identify the first U.S. produced jet fighter. 2) Describe which jet could have changed the outcome of WWII. 3) Identify the so-called German “vengeance” weapons that were used to terrorize Europe. 4) What weapon is often credited with creating the “space race?” 5) Discuss the use of helicopters during World War II. Warm-Up – 10/21 – 10 minutes
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Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: 1) Identify the first U.S. produced jet fighter. 2) Describe which jet could have changed the outcome of WWII. 3) Identify the so-called German “vengeance” weapons that were used to terrorize Europe. 4) What weapon is often credited with creating to the “space race?” 5) Discuss the use of helicopters during World War II. Warm-Up – 10/21 – 10 minutes
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US flew its first jet in 1942 (XP-59A) but didn’t produce a jet fighter until 1944 The Lockheed F-80, Shooting Star was the first operational U.S. Jet fighter. Jet Propulsion
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Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: 1) Identify the first U.S. produced jet fighter. 2) Describe which jet could have changed the outcome of WWII. 3) Identify the so-called German “vengeance” weapons that were used to terrorize Europe. 4) What weapon is often credited with creating to the “space race?” 5) Discuss the use of helicopters during World War II. Warm-Up – 10/21 – 10 minutes
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Before end of war, Germany had produced 22 different models of jet aircraft. The most famous jet of WWII was the Messerschmitt ME-262A 1400 produced but only 100 ever used Jet Propulsion
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Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: 1) Identify the first U.S. produced jet fighter. 2) Describe which jet could have changed the outcome of WWII. 3) Identify the so-called German “vengeance” weapons that were used to terrorize Europe. 4) What weapon is often credited with creating to the “space race?” 5) Discuss the use of helicopters during World War II. Warm-Up – 10/21 – 10 minutes
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Germany developed two The V-1 and the V-2 The V-1 was: 26 ft long Speed – 400 mph Weighed 3,000 lbs Carried 1,800 lbs of high explosives It was called the “buzz bomb” It was noisy and not very accurate “Vengeance Weapons”
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Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: 1) Identify the first U.S. produced jet fighter. 2) Describe which jet could have changed the outcome of WWII. 3) Identify the so-called German “vengeance” weapons that were used to terrorize Europe. 4) What weapon is often credited with creating the “space race?” 5) Discuss the use of helicopters during World War II. Warm-Up – 10/21 – 10 minutes
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The V-2 was a rocket- propelled ballistic missileV-2 It carried a 2,000 lbs warhead Achieved speeds of 3,600 mph Range of about 220 miles Altitude of about 100 miles Over 4,300 launched btwn Sep 1944 & Mar 1945 Over 1,000 fell on England “Vengeance Weapons”
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Utilizing your notes and past knowledge answer the following questions: 1) Identify the first U.S. produced jet fighter. 2) Describe which jet could have changed the outcome of WWII. 3) Identify the so-called German “vengeance” weapons that were used to terrorize Europe. 4) What weapon is often credited with creating to the “space race?” 5) Discuss the use of helicopters during World War II. Warm-Up – 10/21 – 10 minutes
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Sikorsky R-4 was the first successful military helicopter Over 400 used in Europe, the Pacific and in the U.S. April 1944, the R-4 was used to rescue a downed pilot for the first time behind enemy lines A role for the helicopter that still exists today Helicopters
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October 21 1929 — The Colonial Flying Service and Scully Walton Ambulance Company organize the United State's first civilian air ambulance service. THIS DAY IN AVIATION
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October 21 1970 — The Martin X-24A aerospace vehicle makes its first supersonic flight. THIS DAY IN AVIATION
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SUNDAYMONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAYSATURDAY 45 Chapter 4 US Enters War Pearl Harbor 6 Chapter 4 European Campaign North Africa 7 Chapter 4 Theories of Early Air Power 8 Chapter 4 D-Day Chap 4 Quiz 9 Mighty 8 th Museum 10 1112 Chapter 4 Pacific Campaign 13 Chapter 4 Island Hopping 14 Chapter 4 Doolittle Raid Atomic Bomb Chap 4 Test 1 st Quarter Ends Grades Due 15 Chapter 4 Lessons Learned 16 Chap 4 Quiz FLIGHTLINE FRIDAY 17 1819 Chapter 5 Military Developments Separate Air Force Wartime Advances 20 Chapter 5 Jet Propulsion “Vengeance Weapons” Helicopters 21 Chapter 5 Berlin Airlift 22 Chapter 5 Korean War Lessons Learned 23 Chapter 5 Quiz HALF-DAY SCHOOL 24 2526 Chapter 5 Commercial Aviation General Aviation 27 Chapter 5 Aviation R & D 28 Chapter 5 Vietnam War Phase 1 and 2 29 Chapter 5 Vietnam War Phase 3 and 4 30 Chap 5 Quiz FLIGHTLINE FRIDAY 31 October 2015
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Chapter 5 – Aviation: From the Cold War to Desert Storm
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Mission: Discuss the purpose of the Berlin blockade by the Soviet Union. Discuss air power’s role in keeping Berlin from becoming part of East Germany. EQ: What were the main concerns, militarily and politically, with the Cold War and its implications in aviation development? Today’s Mission Requirements
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Video of the Day Berlin Airlift
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The Berlin Airlift
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At the end of WWII, Berlin was divided into four sectors: U.S. Britain France Soviet Union The “Cold War” Heats Up The Berlin Airlift
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Germany was divided into two parts: West Germany Controlled by U.S. Britain, and France East Germany Controlled by the Soviet Union The “Cold War” Heats Up The Berlin Airlift
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Soviet Union blocked supplies going into Berlin Soviets wanted to take control of Berlin. The Allies answer to the blockade was the Berlin Airlift The “Cold War” Heats Up The Berlin Airlift
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Operation Vittles
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Airlift grew to 12,940 tons delivered by 1,398 flights in one day The airlift went on for a year before Russia realized she couldn’t blockade Berlin. So the blockade was lifted. The airlift was a success. The “Cold War” Heats Up The Berlin Airlift
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Mission: Discuss the purpose of the Berlin blockade by the Soviet Union. Discuss air power’s role in keeping Berlin from becoming part of East Germany. EQ: What were the main concerns, militarily and politically, with the Cold War and its implications in aviation development? Today’s Mission Requirements
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Soviet Union blocked supplies going into Berlin Soviets wanted to take control of Berlin. The Allies answer to the blockade was the Berlin Airlift The “Cold War” Heats Up The Berlin Airlift
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Mission: Discuss the purpose of the Berlin blockade by the Soviet Union. Discuss air power’s role in keeping Berlin from becoming part of East Germany. EQ: What were main concerns, militarily and politically, with the Cold War and its implications in aviation development? Today’s Mission Requirements
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Airlift grew to 12,940 tons delivered by 1,398 flights in one day The airlift went on for a year before Russia realized she couldn’t blockade Berlin. So the blockade was lifted. The airlift was a success. The “Cold War” Heats Up The Berlin Airlift
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Lesson Closure - 3 – 2 - 1 3. List 3 things you learned today. 1. Create (1) quiz question with answer about today’s lesson. 2. List 2 things you have questions about today’s lesson.
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Safety Rules – Safety Monitor Brief Must Use Safety Glasses Use of Cutting tools is Dangerous – AT ALL TIMES – knives only out when cutting Must Use Cutting Mats All Areas will remain clean and organized Plane Captains will insure All Areas will be cleaned and all items put back in proper locations 10 minutes prior to class ending Class SAFETY MONITOR will insure areas are clean and safe at all times
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4A Pilots (A – 93 & above) Bradley Bearden James Buck Jonathan Buck Kyle Davis TJ Dodrick Ian Higgins Yunus Kisnak Zach Langford 4A Co-Pilots (B – 85 – 92) John Deloach Daniel Johnson TaQuasia Lampkin Chris Raczkowski Dillan Reed High Shooter (100)
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