After World War II, in which Air Force did Cooper serve?
United States Air Force
United States Marine Corps
Royal Air Force
Canadian Air Force
Answer
After World War II, Cooper was commissioned into the United States Air Force, and served as a test pilot. He flew a variety of aircraft, including the B-29 Superfortress, the F-86 Sabre, and the F-100 Super Sabre. He was also involved in the development of the X-15, a rocket-powered research aircraft.
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