That said, “Once more unto the breach, dear comrades,” as I open on what Yours Truly considers to be the Aircraft Carriers of World War II. Might as well start with the most successful warship ...
The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman arrives at the NATO Marathi Pier Complex in Souda Bay, Crete, during a port visit on Feb. 6, 2025. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay is supporting ships with ...
“ By the afternoon, only one Japanese carrier remained: Hiryū. It’s believed Best’s bomb was one of four to strike the vessel, making him the first pilot to successfully bomb two Japanese aircraft ...
Summary: In an innovative operation during World ... Cold War spawned a lot of weird and interesting ideas. A 1973 study looked at launching tiny jet fighters from airborne aircraft carriers.