National Interest on MSN22h
USS Wasp (CV-7): The Worst Aircraft Carrier of World War II
The USS Wasp (CV-7), shaped by the limitations of the 1922 Washington Naval Treaty, is often cited as the worst aircraft ...
National Interest on MSN2d
Ranked: 5 Best Aircraft Carriers of World War II
The top five WWII aircraft carriers—chosen for their strategic impact and bravery—include the iconic USS Enterprise (CV-6) ...
National Interest on MSN12d
Here's An Idea: Could the Navy Sell Old Aircraft Carriers?
The U.S. Navy has historically been cautious about selling its capital ships, such as battleships and aircraft carriers, to ...
Charleston Gazette-Mail1d
Mission accomplished: After 80 years, missing WWII Navy pilot buried in Kingwood
The remains of U.S. Navy pilot Jay Ross Manown Jr. were laid to rest on Oct. 29, 2024, at Maplewood Cemetery in Kingwood, ...
In a deepening alliance, Japanese aircraft carrier finishes testing U.S. fighter jets off San Diego
The $1 billion carrier JS Kaga belongs to Japan, which is adding fixed-wing aircraft to some of its ships for the first time ...
24/7 Wall St11d
This US Navy Combat Aircraft Has Been Flying Since the 70s
The U.S. Navy is home to one of the largest and most formidable fleets of aircraft in the world, by a long shot. Its history ...
The Aviationist on MSN1d
After 60 Years, EP-3E Aries II Spy Plane Carries Out Final Mission In 5th Fleet Area Of Operations
The last EP-3E Aries II of VQ-1 "World Watchers" has completed its final operational mission and returned home. On Oct. 29, ...
Appeals made after WW2 plane crash discovery
On 6 August 1945, the same day the US dropped a nuclear bomb on Hiroshima, an English soldier lost his life in a plane crash ...
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10 Of The Most Notable Aircraft To Fly In The Vietnam War
Following the post-World War II B-36 Peacemaker ... The B-52 was more than just a military aircraft. President Richard Nixon used the heavy bomber as a political chip in the infamous "Christmas ...