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The Pilot who strapped Bazookas to his Plane (World War II)
Major Charles Carpenter, also known as “Bazooka Charlie” ,and the “Mad Major,” was an American pilot of World War Two. He was ...
U.S. aircraft carrier collides with large cargo ship in Mediterranean Sea
The USS Harry S. Truman collided with a 618-foot-long cargo ship off the coast of Egypt overnight. The Navy says no one on ...
The Soviet Fighter That Swarmed the Skies in WW2
According to the Allies, one of the most critical aspects of winning World War II was establishing air superiority over ...
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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6 Of The Fastest World War II Fighters, Ranked By Top Speed
At the other end of the scale, the Horten Ho X was a German concept aircraft that was never completed, but had a projected top speed of 684 mph. This list only considers WWII fighter planes that ...
Harry Stewart Jr., one of last 2 remaining Tuskegee World War II veterans, dies at 100
Retired Lt. Col. Harry Stewart Jr., one of the last two remaining members of the 355 original Tuskegee Airmen during World ...
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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 ...
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The 20 Most Incredible Facts About the US Navy
As one of the world’s most formidable fighting forces, the United States Navy is rightfully feared worldwide. Even though the ...