unique status he still holds today in the annals of Air Force history. Sadly, he was killed two weeks later, on June 30, 1943, when his Airacobra was hit by a P-38 Lightning while waiting to take off.

On Nov. 8, 1950, Stephens was flight leader of four F-80s that were attacked by Soviet MiG-15s along the Yalu River. It was the first battle in history in which both sides used jet airplanes. Stephens’ wingman, 1st Lt. Russell Brown, was credited with shooting down a MiG.

The P-39 Airacobra was no match for the Japanese Zero, but was skillfully flown by its U.S. Army Air Forces pilots. San Diego Air & Space Museum Archives photo

Stephens transitioned in 1964 to the F-105 Thunderchief. The following year, he became vice commander ofPortable electrical appliances including tools such as drills and saws are designed to be easily carried and transported. Such appliances may have an elongated electrical cord terminating in a cord plug which is inserted in an electrical outlet to provide a supply of electrical power to the appliance. Quite often, the cord has a tendency to become tangled and/or interfere with movement of the appliance. In addition, the cord constrains use of the appliance within a small area defined by the length of the cord.
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