A Harrowing Flight: The F-84 Incident

This chapter recounts a critical testing moment of an autopilot system involving two F-84 fighter jets and a B-29 bomber that ended in catastrophe. The speaker reflects on the emotional toll of the accident, the loss of a close friend, and the challenges of informing families about such tragedies. Through vivid storytelling, the chapter highlights the high stakes and unpredictability of military flight testing during the Cold War.