The USS Oriskany (CV-34) was a prominent Essex-class aircraft carrier that served the U.S. Navy with distinction from its commissioning in 1950 through decommissioning in 1976. Active during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, the ship played a pivotal role in naval air operations and underwent several significant events, including a tragic onboard fire in 1966.…

The PT Boat proved itself to be a formidable weapon during the Second World War. However, it wasn’t until a change of doctrine and an evolution in weaponry that its full potential was realised. Contents The PT Boat Change In Tactics The Elco Thunderbolt The PT Boat The concept of fast, small boats armed with…

The Japanese battleship Musashi, one of the largest and most heavily armed battleships ever constructed, served as a symbol of Imperial Japan’s naval power during World War II. Despite her formidable design, featuring the largest caliber naval guns ever mounted on a warship and extensive armor, Musashi was sunk in the Battle of Leyte Gulf…

The Japanese battleship Nagato was a super-dreadnought battleship that was commissioned in 1920 and served as the flagship for Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. As one of the most heavily armed ships in the Japanese fleet during its time, Nagato was equipped with eight 16.1-inch guns and was involved…

The Bismarck battleship was a German warship that served in World War II. It was launched in 1939 and played a major role in the early years of the war. The ship was named after Otto von Bismarck. Bismarck was a German statesman who served as the first chancellor of the German Empire from 1871…

The signing of the Japanese surrender on board the USS Missouri on September 2, 1945, marked the end of World War II, a global conflict that had ravaged the world for six years, leaving millions dead and entire countries in ruins. This momentous event, which took place in Tokyo Bay, Japan, was not just a…

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The AS332 C1 Super Puma represents a гeⱱoɩᴜtіoпагу advancement in the search and гeѕсᴜe (SAR) field, introducing unprecedented capabilities to maritime operations. Developed by Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters), this aircraft is designed to meet a wide range of mission requirements with exceptional efficiency. Its versatility extends from combat support to humanitarian aid, demonstrating remarkable adaptability…