Secret Migs — Red Eagles: America's

: The squadron operated a clandestine fleet including the MiG-17 Fresco , MiG-21 Fishbed , and MiG-23 Flogger .

: Pilots from across the US military were sent to Tonopah for "exposure" sorties. They would fly against the Red Eagles to learn the specific strengths and weaknesses of each Soviet airframe. 4. Strategic Impact Red Eagles: America's Secret MiGs

: Initiated by Colonel Gaillard "Evil" Peck Jr., the program aimed to eliminate "buck fever"—the initial shock of seeing an enemy aircraft in combat—by exposing pilots to the real thing in a controlled training environment. 3. Operations and Fleet : The squadron operated a clandestine fleet including

: In 1991, US pilots achieved 40 aerial victories against Iraqi MiGs without a single air-to-air loss. Many pilots credited their success to the "pre-exposure" they received through programs like Constant Peg. Operations and Fleet : In 1991, US pilots