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The article reports on the reorganization of the U.S. Air Force aimed at making it the world's most powerful modern fighting unit. The service will build 137 wings by 1957, a bomber force of 40 wings, and complete conversion to jet bombers by 1958. The hug change being experienced by the service is based on a new attitude of mature, professional self-confidence. The change is being led by Chief of Staff of the Air Force, General Nathan Farragut Twining.

The article reports on the ten B-29 airplanes of the U.S. Air Force that fly only at night over Korea because of their limited air power. A statement is made by General Hoyt Sanford Vandenberg on the probability that the U.S. will retreat from enemy lines because of the lack of equipment. The country does not have adequate defense against the nuclear attack of Russia despite its rearmament after the war. The Communist Army in China has high-technology weapons and airplanes supplied by the Russians.

The article looks at the efforts to the U.S. government to protect the country against atomic attack, air or otherwise. It highlights a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) study for the Air Force, titled "Project Lincoln," which was a scientific analysis of the country's vulnerability to attack and what to do about it. Radar is believed to be the key to the country's atomic defense. It mentions the recommendation of the U.S. Department of Defense to build a mobile radar net that would consist of radar-equipped, high-flying patrol planes.

The article focuses on the missions of Thailand-stationed U.S. Air Force in North Vietnam in 1967. It says that out of the 40,000 U.S. military men in Thailand, about 28,000 are pilots, mechanics, and other ground-support staff who fly or maintain 250 support planes and 300 strike aircraft from U.S.-operated bases. It states that on the bombing campaigns, U.S. pilots require all the refined know-how and hardware they can obtain.

The article focuses on the contracts to be awarded by the U.S. Air Force to Northrop Aircraft for the production of the Scorpion fighter plane. The aircraft features a full radar equipment, can increase higher than 40,000 feet and automatically fires its rockets when within range. It notes that the 154 million-dollar government contract would bring Northrop's total backlog to 389 million dollars.

The article presents information on the headquarters of the 126th Bombardment Wing of the U.S. Air Force, located in France. The Merignac aerodrome is reportedly important to the U.S. as a tactical air installation that aims to protect a supply route for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and U.S. forces in Europe. The wing was being commanded by United Air Lines pilot Frank Allen.

The article focuses on the missile program of the U.S. It states that as the Soviets started to test-fire its five intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), the U.S. conducted test-fires on the ICBM Atlas of the Air Force, which is made from liquid oxygen and kerosene. It mentions that the Air Force commenced the development of intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) Thor at an earlier schedule. The U.S. Navy is also working on its Lockheed Polaris, which is designed against submarines.

The article discusses the balloon flight adventure taken by U.S. Air Force Space Surgeon Dave Simons, his charted body reactions, and atmospheric observations. It says that the Air Force aims to suspend man at 100,000 feet and monitor his body reactions. It notes that Simons' heart beat, respiration rate, and track flight were checked by physiologist, meteorologist and supervising Space Surgeon Colonel John Stapp. It also cites Simons' description of cumulonimbus clouds and stratosphere sunset.

The article discusses the increasing number of unidentified flying object (UFO) sightings. The United States Air Force's Project Blue Book, the most credible source of saucer information, has identified and published 886 sightings for 1965. Relative to this issue, there were 1,500 sightings that were tracked on radar over Washington, D. C. in 1952.

The article focuses on the radar signature analysis (RSA), a technique used by the U.S. Air Force scientists in detecting foreign satellites. It says that the RSA enabled scientists to reconstruct the features of a satellite from a foreign nation, wherein radar pulse patterns were being examined. Meanwhile, through the refinement of the technique and equipment of RSA, analysts were able to make more advanced determinations regarding the intercontinental ballistic missiles and Soviet spacecraft.

The article focuses on the 200 warplanes produced by the 460th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing of the U.S. Air Force to be used at the Vietnam war. It explains the specifications of the warplane including its built-in cameras, special radar, secret electronic device to jam the enemy's radar, and infrared detectors. Captain John Irwin cites the possible disadvantage of the plane to detect enemies in an open area. It also mentions the air war between the U.S. and Vietnam.

The article provides information on the semiautomatic interceptor such as the Lockheed Starfire F-94C and the North American F-86D, which are both in limited production and not in tactical operation at the U.S. Air Force. Both planes carry only rockets. The Starfire is a refined F-94 while the North American F-86D, called the Dog, is an improved Sabre jet with additional radar equipment. In addition, the Starfire is able to carry both a pilot and a radar operator while the Dog can seat only one person.

The article focuses on the study by the U.S. Air Force Systems Command Electronics Systems Division which detects cloud tops and bases using a vertically pointing radar.

The article discusses the U.S. Air Force's use of Short Range Air Navigation (Shoran) in its Korean operation and how Shoran can put bombs on a target that has not been seen at all by just using an accurate map with the target marked.

The article reports on the need for 500,000 volunteer spotters for an all-out war, according to the U.S. Air Force in January 1951. The gaps in the U.S. radar network are attributed to the blind spots of the device. It points out that a gapless blanket of radar costs more and requires additional men and electronics. The specialty of spotters is on attackers that are trying to slip past the radar.

The article reports on the partnership forged by the U.S. Air Force with William P. Lear of Lear Inc. in mid-December 1950 for the improvement of the Air Force's jet fighters to reduce pilot fatigue when engaged in combat. Lear has developed the F-5 autopilot that could ease the job of the pilot in flying the aircraft. It also cites the Sperry A1C radar gunsight that will assist the pilot to hit the enemy.