US-supplied F-84s for Nationalist China

At Williams Air Force Base, pilots from six nations complete training. The US sends jets to Formosa to modernize its air force under the Mutual Defense Assistance Program. F-84 Thunderjets replace older aircraft, marking the start of the jet era for the Chinese Nationalist Air Force. Chiang Kai-shek and Madame Chiang lead a welcome ceremony for the new aircraft. The Free Chinese on the island maintain hope for mainland liberation, supported by this defensive aid.

Where did the jet pilots from six nations complete their training?

• Williams Air Force Base, Arizona

• Edwards Air Force Base, California

• Langley Air Force Base, Virginia

• Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

What was the purpose of the pilots returning to Formosa?

• To conduct a military parade

• To modernize the island's aerial defenses

• To participate in a peacekeeping mission

• To train new pilots

Under which program were the F-84 Thunderjets delivered to Formosa?

• Mutual Defense Assistance Program

• Allied Forces Support Program

• International Air Support Program

• Global Defense Initiative

Which aircraft were part of Formosa's air defenses before the introduction of jets?

• F-22 Raptors and F-35 Lightning IIs

• F-51 Mustangs and F-47 Thunderbolts

• F-14 Tomcats and F-18 Hornets

• F-16 Fighting Falcons and F-15 Eagles

Who led the welcome for the new aircraft in Formosa?

• President of the United States

• Prime Minister of Japan

• Generalissimo and Madame Chiang Kai-shek

• Commander of the Air Force