The new Hornet had a distinguished World War II career that included the invasion of Saipan and the Battle of the Philippine Sea, the amphibious landing on Palau, the Philippines, Iwo Jima and Okinawa ...
Most people would consider losing both legs a career-ending catastrophe, especially if that career involved flying fighter ...
The top speed of the fastest operational fighter was less than 360 mph when the war started. By 1945, this had increased by ...