The Douglas SBD “Dauntless” Dive-Bomber
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Marine and Navy bomber pilots made history in the Douglas SBD Dauntless dive-bomber, fondly known as ‘Slow But Deadly.’ More »
•October 17, 2018 • Read Comments (2)
Marine and Navy bomber pilots made history in the Douglas SBD Dauntless dive-bomber, fondly known as ‘Slow But Deadly.’ More »
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The USS Wolverine and USS Sable never saw battle, but provided training sites for many American Navy and Marine Corps aviators during World War II.
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Led by Medal of Honor recipient Joe Foss, VMF-115 compiled an outstanding combat record. More »
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When a massive explosion shook Port Chicago, a key naval depot near San Francisco, the shockwaves set off the largest mutiny trial in U.S. history. More »
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Scout Squadron 6 departed from the aircraft carrier Enterprise that arrived over Pearl Harbor simultaneously with the Japanese. More »
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The Japanese believed they could retake Henderson Field on Guadalcanal from the U.S. Marines in August 1942. Events would prove otherwise. More »
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Early in the North African campaign, American tankers battled the Vichy French. More »
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The aircraft carrier USS Lexington waged a gallant war in the Pacific against the Imperial Japanese Navy. More »
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During the Battle of Midway four Japanese aircraft carriers were destroyed by American planes, shifting the balance in the South Pacific. More »
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Decimated during their attacks against Japanese aircraft carriers, the sacrifice of the brave air crewmen was not in vain. More »
