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The First Unassisted Aircraft Carrier Landing
The first successful landing on an aircraft carrier was performed without the aid of arresting wires for stopping the plane. Instead, crew members on deck grabbed ropes tied to the plane. Edwin Dunning lands his Sopwith Pup on HMS Furious on August 2, 1917, as members of the deck crew rush to grab loops fitted… Read More »
Why Us Navy Manages Its Own Oak…
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In 1900, the Secretary of the Navy…
In 1900, the Secretary of the Navy wanted to use the USS Constitution for target practice until it sunk. A benefactor offered to buy it but was refused so he started a campaign that successfully pressured Congress into saving it. Built in 1797, it is now the oldest ship still afloat. The post In 1900,… Read More »
25 Interesting Facts About Navy SEALs
Here are 25 Kickass and Interesting Facts About Navy SEALs. 1-5 Interesting Facts About Navy SEALs 1. Petty Officer First Class Marcus Luttrell was the sole survivor of a US Navy SEAL team ambush by Taliban fighters. He was saved by members of the Sabray tribe under the Nanawatai principle of the Pashtunwali code which…… Read More »
In 1910, black sailors of the…
In 1910, black sailors of the Brazilian navy mutinied and gained control of all of Brazil’s large battleships. They then used the threat of bombarding Rio de Janeiro to successfully force the abolition of the slavery-like conditions they suffered under in the navy. The post In 1910, black sailors of the… appeared first on Crazy… Read More »