FIGHTER MAFIA: Dogfight Visionaries or Airpower Charlatans?

Yesterday, we discussed the Energy Maneuverability Theory championed by John Boyd and a group of aviation insiders collectively known as the "Fighter Mafia." And in the comments, we some some pretty valid criticisms of the Fighter Mafia's approach to air warfare. So, let's take a minute to discuss the impact these controversial characters had on modern air combat design and doctrine — and why they still deserve a place in aviation history, despite the controversy. Watch that first video here: https://youtu.be/owE4tvWZ1zE?feature=shared If you want to learn more about the Fighter Mafia, I recommend this book: https://www.amazon.com/Flying-Camelot-Weaponization-Nostalgia-Battlegrounds/dp/1501760653 If you want a very balanced exploration of just *some* of Pierre Sprey's controversial claims, I recommend this excellent piece by well-known aviation journalist, Tyler Rogoway (who now runs The Warzone). https://jalopnik.com/pierre-spreys-anti-f-35-diatribe-is-half-brilliant-and-1592445665 📱 Follow Sandboxx News on social Twitter: https://twitter.com/sandboxxnews Instagram: https://instagram.com/sandboxxnews Facebook: https://facebook.com/sandboxxnews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sandboxxnews 📱 Follow Alex Hollings on social Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexHollings52 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexhollings52 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexHollings... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/alexhollings52