On December 7, 1941, during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the USS West Virginia suffered significant damage from multiple torpedoes and bombs, causing…
The intentional flooding of the USS Texas on D-Day, June 6, 1944, during the Allied invasion of Normandy in World War II, is…
The USS Saratoga (CV-3) was a pioneering American aircraft carrier that played a pivotal role in the development and tactics of naval aviation…
The P-51 Mustang stands as one of the most iconic aircraft of the era, it played a pivotal role in securing air superiority…
The USS Lexington (CV-2), also known as “Lady Lex,” had a distinguished service history that reflected the growing importance of naval aviation in…
The 1967 USS Forrestal fire represents one of the most tragic and influential incidents in the history of the United States Navy. This…
The USS Franklin (CV-13) was an Essex-class aircraft carrier that played a pivotal role in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Noted…
The USS Kentucky (BB-66), an Iowa-class battleship, was left incomplete at the end of World War II due to shifting priorities towards aircraft…
Many military aircraft go through protracted development after they enter service, being refined and improved through the experience of combat. Sometimes, it takes…