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How a ‘Dauntless’ dive bomber became a WWII ace at Coral Sea
Navy pilot John Leppla was credited with shooting down five Japanese aircraft in aerial combat before he was shot down and ...
World War II aviation history lands at permanent exhibit on USS Intrepid
Discover the Intrepid Museum's World War II exhibit, showcasing the Corsair aircraft and artifacts from Loren Isley's final mission and other historic items.
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Airman's Remains Recovered From WWII Bomber
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced that archaeologists were among an international and […] ...
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U.S. Air Force, Navy Restore Historic WWII-Era Airfield in the Pacific
US Air Force and Navy restore historic WWII-era airfield on Tinian in the Pacific. The airfield was a key launching point for B-29 bombers, including the 'Enola Gay.' ...
Boeing wins Air Force contract for new manned fighter jet to quarterback future drone fleet
A separate Navy contract for its version of the NGAD fighter is still under competition between Northrop Grumman and Boeing.
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WW2: Could you be part of a Lancaster Bomber crew?
The bombers faced little resistance and around 20,000 civilians were killed. Six Lancasters were destroyed. The spitfire is the most famous plane of WW2. Its groundbreaking design and superior ...
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How a ‘Dauntless’ dive bomber became a WWII ace at Coral Sea
Pilot John Leppla, right, was a WWII Navy ace, credited with shooting down ... seemed just as much devoted to fighters as to dive bombers. John Arthur Leppla was born in Lima, Ohio, on May 7 ...