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The US Navy’s flying aircraft carrier was real—and it didn’t end well

Summary and Key Points: A century ago, the U.S. Navy tested a startling idea: a “flying aircraft carrier.” -The rigid airships USS Akron and USS Macon carried and launched tiny Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk ...
The Aviationist on MSN

Saudi Arabia to Acquire C-27J's Maritime Patrol Aircraft Variant

The Royal Saudi Naval Force will receive four C-27Js in the new Maritime Patrol Variant, with deliveries expected to start in 2029. Leonardo has announced that it will supply four C-27Js in the new ...