F developed from the digraph FH that stood for /f/. The Etruscans were the inventors of this digraph; F on its own stood for /w/ in Etruscan as in Greek (where the letter F, called Digamma in Greek, has disappeared due to the fact that the /w/ phoneme itself disappeared.) The origin of F is the Semitic letter wâw that also represented /w/ and originally probably represented a hook or a club. The minuscule f is not to be confused with ſ, the archaic long s (or medial s). For example, "sinfuln ...

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F, F - History, F - Phonetic use, F - Codes for computing, F - Ligatures, F - Meanings for F, F - Variants of F

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F, F - History, F - Phonetic use, F - Alternative representations, F - Computing, F - Ligatures, F - Meanings for F, F - Variants of F

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F-16XL - Enhanced Tactical Fighter competition. The F-16 XL started out as the SCAMP (Supersonic Cruise and Maneuvering Program), a General Dynamics concept. In 1980, the USAF signed on as a partner, providing two early model F-16's for conversion (the third and fifth production airframes. In March of 1981, the USAF announced the Enhanced Tactical Fighter program to procure a replacement for the F-111. The concept envisioned an aircraft capable of launching deep interdiction missions without requiring additional ...

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F-16XL, F-16XL - History, F-16XL - Enhanced Tactical Fighter competition, F-16XL - NASA, F-16XL - Design characteristics, F-16XL - Related content

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The first village is known at the confluence of the rivers Pegnitz and Rednitz (forming the river Regnitz) since the year 800. This was an advantageous place, for several old trade-routes crossed the rivers here. The town of Fürth is first mentioned in the year 1007 when Emperor Heinrich II. handed over his property "locum Furti dictum" to the bishop of Bamberg. From then on, authority over Fürth changed several times between the bishop of Bamberg, the Margrave of Ansbach and the ruler of Nuremberg. This constellation is represented in the crest of ...

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Fürth, Fürth - History, Fürth - Monuments, Fürth - Famous people born in Fürth

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Some historians dispute whether there is in fact a single, continuous Sinn Féin. Some merely see a collection of parties descended from each other, as its various leaderships in the 1920s, 1930s, 1960s, 1980s and 1990s split, with other moving to form rival parties, most with new names, some keeping the words Sinn Féin in their title. The Sinn Féin of Arthur Griffith certainly has very little in common with the party currently in existence. Griffith had sought to re-establish the dual monarchy, which he contended was still l ...

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Sinn Féin, Sinn Féin - Modern Sinn Féin, Sinn Féin - Leaders and splits, Sinn Féin - History, Sinn Féin - Early days, Sinn Féin - The Easter Rising, Sinn Féin - First Elections, Sinn Féin - The Split over The Treaty, Sinn Féin - 1970 split into the Provisional and Official wings, Sinn Féin - Sinn Féin recent history, Sinn Féin - Sinn Féin organisational structure, Sinn Féin - The Peace Process, Sinn Féin - Belfast Agreement, Sinn Féin - Increase in support, Sinn Féin - Latest developments, Sinn Féin - Parties with origins in 1916-21 Sinn Féin

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With the Officials' repudiation of violence in 1972, and its move from republicanism to Marxism, Provisional Sinn Féin became the political voice of the minority of northern nationalists who saw IRA violence as the means of forcing an end to British rule and institutionalised discrimination against nationalists which, in the words of Ulster Unionist leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate David Trimble, had created "a cold house for Catholics". The British government agreed to legalise Sinn Féin in May 1974. It legalised the paramilitary Uls ...

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Sinn Féin, Sinn Féin - Modern Sinn Féin, Sinn Féin - Leaders and splits, Sinn Féin - History, Sinn Féin - Early days, Sinn Féin - The Easter Rising, Sinn Féin - First Elections, Sinn Féin - The Split over The Treaty, Sinn Féin - 1970 split into the Provisional and Official wings, Sinn Féin - Sinn Féin recent history, Sinn Féin - Sinn Féin organisational structure, Sinn Féin - The Peace Process, Sinn Féin - Belfast Agreement, Sinn Féin - Increase in support, Sinn Féin - Latest developments, Sinn Féin - Parties with origins in 1916-21 Sinn Féin

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Arsenal were founded as Dial Square in 1886 by workers at the Royal Arsenal in Woolwich, but were renamed to Royal Arsenal shortly afterwards. They renamed themselves again to Woolwich Arsenal after turning professional in 1891. The club were then known by fans as the Woolwich Reds, although they played their games in nearby Plumstead. Woolwich Arsenal entered the Football League in 1893, becoming the first southern team to do so. The club started out in the Second Division, and won promotion to the First D ...

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Arsenal F.C., Arsenal F.C. - History, Arsenal F.C. - Crest, Arsenal F.C. - Colours, Arsenal F.C. - Stadium, Arsenal F.C. - Supporters, Arsenal F.C. - Ownership, Arsenal F.C. - Arsenal in popular culture, Arsenal F.C. - Arsenal Ladies, Arsenal F.C. - Statistics and records, Arsenal F.C. - Current squad, Arsenal F.C. - Famous players, Arsenal F.C. - Managers, Arsenal F.C. - Club captains, Arsenal F.C. - Honours, Arsenal F.C. - Footnotes

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In 1951 "Kelly" Johnson, chief engineer at Lockheed's Skunk Works, visited Korea in December 1951 and talked to fighter pilots about what sort of plane they wanted. At the time the US pilots were meeting the MiG-15 in their F-86s, and many of the American pilots felt that the MiGs were superior to the larger and more complex American design. The pilots requested a small and simple aircraft with excellent performance. On his return to the US, Johnson immediately started the design of just such an aircraft. In March his team was assembl ...

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F-104 Starfighter, F-104 Starfighter - History, F-104 Starfighter - Design, F-104 Starfighter - Wing and fuselage, F-104 Starfighter - Engine, F-104 Starfighter - Equipment and armament, F-104 Starfighter - Pilot impressions, F-104 Starfighter - Impressions of PAF pilots, F-104 Starfighter - Service, F-104 Starfighter - Nicknames, F-104 Starfighter - Variants

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Barrow A.F.C were founded in 1901 and played at various grounds before moving to their current stadium, Holker Street, in 1909. After early years spent in regional leagues, the club became founder members of the Football League Third Division North in 1921. Barrow remained in the lowest tier of the Football League pyramid for all but three seasons. During this time, they remained relatively obscure, only occasionally coming to national attenton. Their F.A. Cup Third Round game against the then Football League champions Wolverhampton Wanderers in th ...

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Barrow A.F.C., Barrow A.F.C. - History, Barrow A.F.C. - Honours

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In the 13th and most of the 14th century the region was a regional centre of the Hohenzollern state. The Cadolzburg (a castle west of Nuremberg) was the seat of the local rulers. The present district was established in 1972. In 2003 the administrative seat was moved from Fürth to Zirndorf. Nonetheless, Fürth remains the official capital of the district. The first railway in Germany ...

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Fürth district, Fürth district - History, Fürth district - Geography, Fürth district - Coat of arms, Fürth district - Towns and municipalities

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Alvechurch F.C. was founded in 1929 and closed in November 1993. In 1994 a group of supporters resurrected the club. Alvechurch play in the Midland Football Alliance which is on the 9th tier of the national football pyramid. Alvechurch reached the 1st round of the FA Cup in 1971-72 after five replays in their 4th round qualifying tie with Oxford City. The tie lasted eleven hours making it longest in the history of the FA Cup. The scores were 2-2, 1-1, 1-1, 0-0, 0-0 and 1-0 to Alvechurch. Two years later the club achieved their best ever result in the FA Cup, beating Kings Lynn 6-1 in the Second Round before losi ...

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Alvechurch F.C., Alvechurch F.C. - History, Alvechurch F.C. - Crest, Alvechurch F.C. - Home Ground, Alvechurch F.C. - Supporters, Alvechurch F.C. - Statistics and records, Alvechurch F.C. - Managers, Alvechurch F.C. - Honours

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USAF Captain Merlyn H. Dethlefsen was awarded the Medal of Honor and Capt Kevin Gilroy the Air Force Cross for a F-105F Wild Weasel mission of March 10, 1967 USAF Captain Leo K. Thorsness was awarded the Medal of Honor and Capt Harold Johnson the Air Force Cross for an F-105F Wild Weasel mission of April 19, 1967 ...

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F-105 Thunderchief, F-105 Thunderchief - Development, F-105 Thunderchief - History, F-105 Thunderchief - Variants

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Sunderland A.F.C. was founded in 1879 under the name of 'Sunderland & District Teachers Association'. The team soon changed its name to Sunderland Association Football Club and began to recruit players who were not teachers. S.A.F.C. turned professional in 1885, the same year they recruited a number of Scotsmen, their first international players. In 1887 the club was split in two due to the influx of paid professional players pushing the local men out of the first team. In protest over this many of the best local players left the ...

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Sunderland A.F.C., Sunderland A.F.C. - History, Sunderland A.F.C. - Trivia, Sunderland A.F.C. - Notable Sunderland players, Sunderland A.F.C. - Honours, Sunderland A.F.C. - Current squad, Sunderland A.F.C. - Players out on loan

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Sunderland A.F.C. - Early History. Sunderland A.F.C. was founded in 1879 under the name of 'Sunderland & District Teachers Association'. The team soon changed its name to Sunderland Association Football Club and began to recruit players who were not teachers. S.A.F.C. turned professional in 1885, the same year they recruited a number of Scotsmen, their first international players. In 1887 the club was split in two due to the influx of paid professional players pushing the local men out of the first tea ...

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Sunderland A.F.C., Sunderland A.F.C. - History, Sunderland A.F.C. - Early History, Sunderland A.F.C. - Post-War, Sunderland A.F.C. - After 1973, Sunderland A.F.C. - New Era, Sunderland A.F.C. - Trivia, Sunderland A.F.C. - Notable Sunderland players, Sunderland A.F.C. - Honours, Sunderland A.F.C. - Top Flight, Sunderland A.F.C. - Second Flight, Sunderland A.F.C. - Third Flight, Sunderland A.F.C. - Cup Competitions, Sunderland A.F.C. - Club Records, Sunderland A.F.C. - Current squad, Sunderland A.F.C. - Players out on loan, Sunderland A.F.C. - Managerial History, Sunderland A.F.C. - Grounds

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The F/A-18 design began as the Northrop YF-17, one of two competing designs for the USAF's Lightweight Fighter Program, on which the USN was a minor partner. For the Navy version, Northrop teamed with McDonnell Douglas to capitalize on the latter's extensive experience in building carrier aircraft, including the highly successful F-4. When the two services ended up choosing different aircraft, McDonnell Douglas became the primary contractor for the Navy design (McDon ...

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F/A-18 Hornet, F/A-18 Hornet - History, F/A-18 Hornet - Design characteristics, F/A-18 Hornet - A+/C/D, F/A-18 Hornet - E/F Super Hornet, F/A-18 Hornet - EA-18G Growler, F/A-18 Hornet - Specifications, F/A-18 Hornet - General characteristics, F/A-18 Hornet - Performance, F/A-18 Hornet - Armament, F/A-18 Hornet - Operators, F/A-18 Hornet - Fiction, F/A-18 Hornet - Related content

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The F/A-18 design began as the Northrop YF-17 Cobra, one of two competing designs for the USAF's Lightweight Fighter Program, on which the USN was a minor partner. The YF-17 prototype first flew in 1974. For the Navy version, Northrop teamed with McDonnell Douglas to capitalize on the latter's extensive experience in building carrier aircraft, including the highly successful F-4. When the two services ended up choosing different aircraft, McDonnell Douglas became the primary contractor for the Navy design (McDon ...

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F/A-18 Hornet, F/A-18 Hornet - History, F/A-18 Hornet - Design characteristics, F/A-18 Hornet - A+/C/D, F/A-18 Hornet - E/F Super Hornet, F/A-18 Hornet - EA-18G Growler, F/A-18 Hornet - Specifications, F/A-18 Hornet - General characteristics, F/A-18 Hornet - Performance, F/A-18 Hornet - Armament, F/A-18 Hornet - Operators, F/A-18 Hornet - Fiction, F/A-18 Hornet - Related content

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Fulham F.C. - Foundation & The Amateur Years. Fulham Football Club started its existence as Fulham St Andrew's Church Sunday School FC in 1879. They won the West London Amateur Cup in 1887 and, having changed the name to 'Fulham' in 1888, the West London League in 1893 at the first attempt. They gained professional status on December 12, 1898. They played in colours more akin to Arsenal F.C. in this era. < ...

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Fulham F.C., Fulham F.C. - Honours, Fulham F.C. - Club Records and Statistics, Fulham F.C. - All Time Results Record, Fulham F.C. - Performance in the top division, Fulham F.C. - Appearances, Fulham F.C. - Goalscorers, Fulham F.C. - History, Fulham F.C. - Foundation & The Amateur Years, Fulham F.C. - Pre-1945, Fulham F.C. - Post-1945, Fulham F.C. - Recent History, Fulham F.C. - Managers, Fulham F.C. - Grounds, Fulham F.C. - Current Squad, Fulham F.C. - Players out on loan

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The club were founded in 1881, and originally played their home matches at Ash Lane. At the start of the 1905/6 season, the club moved to its present home, Haig Avenue. In 1911, the club became founder members of the Central League. In 1918, the club was renamed as Southport Vulcan - having been bought by the Vulcan Motor Company - becoming the first club to take a sponsors name. In 1921 the club joined The Football League became a f ...

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Southport F.C., Southport F.C. - History, Southport F.C. - Squad, Southport F.C. - Famous Players/Managers

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They were founded in 1890 and initially played in the Aberdeenshire League, before switching to the Highland Football League in the 1930s. A revamp of the Scottish Leagues saw them granted league status in 2000 along with local highland rivals Elgin City F.C.. In season 2004-2005 they got their first promotion after finishing second in the Scottish Third Division. ...

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Peterhead F.C., Peterhead F.C. - History, Peterhead F.C. - Honours, Peterhead F.C. - Club Records

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There have been at least three different Gateshead teams over the years. The original Gateshead A.F.C club came into being in 1930 when South Shields F.C., then in the Football League Third Division (North), moved to the town. They narrowly missed out on promotion on goal average in 1932, but otherwise stayed in the lower divisions until failing re-election in 1960. The club played in various regional leagues including a brief spell in the Northern Premier League from 1968 to 1970, until they disbanded in 1973. History then rep ...

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Gateshead F.C., Gateshead F.C. - History, Gateshead F.C. - Current Squad, Gateshead F.C. - Honours

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