Navy pilot John Leppla was credited with shooting down five Japanese aircraft in aerial combat before he was shot down and ...

Edward “Butch” O’Hare, the F4F-3 Wildcat pilot whose five aerial victories in defense of the carrier Lexington on Feb. 20, 1942, made him both the Navy’s first World War II fighter ace and ...

Lieutenant Commander Edward "Butch" O'Hare was born-a man whose bravery would leave an enduring mark on aviation history. A ...

Swett is congratulated by Maj. Gen. Ralph J. Mitchell, commanding general of Marine Air Units in the South Pacific, after being awarded the Medal of Honor on Espirito Santo Island, Oct. 12, 1943.

Join us as we examine the history of the legendary Blue Angels U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team. Read more: 17 Best Fighter Jets In The World Today The Mastermind Of The Pacific Theater Created ...