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How One Pilot Sunk Two Aircraft Carriers At the Battle of Midway
As this reporter argued in an article in The National Interest published on January 23, 2025, the U.S. Navy’s Douglas SBD ...
Navy Times1d
This Medal of Honor recipient became an ace pilot in a day
Ace in a day' is a rare distinction. Among the earliest American pilots to do so, Jim Swett was credited with seven victories ...
The Flying Potato & 10 More Of The Oddest Food-Related Military Aircraft Nicknames
Designers and crew like to give their aircraft nicknames—very often, the nickname that sticks is from an attribute of the ...
National Interest on MSN9d
XF8B: Meet Boeing’s Late WWII Experimental Naval Fighter
The XF8B was envisioned to provide the U.S. Navy with a long-range carrier-borne fighter that could take the fight to the Japanese mainland. When it comes to military aircraft manufacturing, Boeing is ...
Blue Angels: 10 Facts About The Navy's Flying Team
The Blue Angels flying team includes some of the most accomplished and skilled pilots in the U.S. Navy. Here are some facts ...
Navy Times on MSN10d
One of the last remaining Tuskegee World War II veterans dies at 100
Harry Stewart Jr. was one of the legendary flying corps’ most decorated pilots during the WWII, having claimed three Nazi ...
10 U.S. Fighter Jets That Never Took To The Skies
Not every experimental jet fighter made by the U.S. military would go on to reach production, for any number of reasons.
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Uncover the Expertise Behind Railway Tree Work with Liebherr Equipment
Dive into the intricacies of tree removal along the railway, where Liebherr machinery plays a pivotal role in ensuring safety and efficiency. From cutting through challenging trees to ensuring minimal ...
What Is the Deadliest Weapon in History?
History is filled with wars, that’s just a natural part of the human condition. It is in the annals of history that we find ...
Military.com28d
Austin, the First Black Defense Secretary, Ends His Term Marred by Afghanistan But Buoyed by Ukraine
His early months saw the department working through a divisive COVID-19 vaccine mandate for the force and a deep dive ... U.S. Navy in the most intense running sea battle since World War II.
Military Times29d
Lloyd Austin ends term marred by Afghanistan but buoyed by Ukraine
His early months saw the department working through a divisive COVID-19 vaccine mandate for the force and a deep dive ... U.S. Navy in the most intense running sea battle since World War II.