F-94 Stars & Stripes Structured Twill Cap

Sale price$24.99 USD
Color: Dark Navy
Size: S/M
Structured Twill Cap Size Chart

 
SIZE

CIRCUMFERENCE 

(in/cm)

Small/Medium 21 ¼ - 22 ¾ / 54 - 58
Large/ Extra Large 22 ⅜ - 23 ⅞ / 57 - 61 
 
 
The Lockheed F-94 Starfire was a two-seat, jet-powered all-weather interceptor developed rapidly during the early Cold War to defend the United States against Soviet bomber attack. Derived from the T-33 trainer, itself developed from the P-80 Shooting Star, the F-94 incorporated airborne interception radar, an afterburning engine, and a crew consisting of a pilot and radar operator. The prototype first flew on Jul 1ˢᵗ, 1949, and the F-94A entered United States Air Force service in 1950. It became the first operational American all-weather jet interceptor and the first U.S. production jet aircraft equipped with an afterburner.

The early F-94A and F-94B variants carried four nose-mounted .50-calibre machine guns. The substantially redesigned F-94C replaced the guns with 24 unguided 2.75-inch Mighty Mouse rockets arranged in a ring around the nose radar, with another 24 rockets carried in optional wing pods. This armament was intended to deliver a concentrated salvo against Soviet bomber formations during night or poor-weather interceptions.

The F-94 saw operational service during the Korean War, initially defending Japanese airspace before flying night bomber escort and air-defence missions from bases in Korea. It became the first jet-powered all-weather interceptor to see combat and was credited with several night victories. The type also served extensively with Air Defense Command and Air National Guard units, protecting North American airspace during the 1950s.

Approximately 855 F-94s were built across the A, B, and C variants. The Starfire was gradually replaced by more capable interceptors such as the F-89 Scorpion, F-86D Sabre, and later supersonic types, although Air National Guard units continued operating it into the late 1950s. Despite its relatively short service career, the F-94 marked an important step in the development of radar-equipped, all-weather interceptors and Cold War continental air defence.
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Great quality, very comfortable. Looks amazing

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A really well made hat that fits nicely!

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