The Folgore’s lightweight construction (weighing around 5,500 pounds) and responsive handling earned it praise from its pilots and avowed respect from its adversaries.
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The Corsair performed well during World War II, claiming 2,140 air combat victories against 189 losses—an overall kill ratio of over 11:1.
By the time Raymond K. “Duke” Deamer joined his bomber unit in February 1944 at RAF Knettishall, Suffolk, England, the ...
Ultimately, the Meteor was not great and not terrible. It was a steady, reliable bird, and proved useful for the British and Allied air forces.
The remains of a World War II Army veteran were laid to rest Friday at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in ...
His citation reads: 'An outstanding fighter pilot who has now destroyed 8 enemy aircraft (confirmed) and 3 others probably, besides damaging a further 2. 'His brilliant and inspiring leadership ...
It’s Thursday. Today we’ll find out how a World War II fighter-bomber was squeezed into an exhibition space on the former aircraft carrier Intrepid. We’ll also get details on new census data ...
Discover the Intrepid Museum's World War II exhibit, showcasing the Corsair aircraft and artifacts from Loren Isley's final ...
The remains of U.S. Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. Robert D. McKee, who was killed during World War II, will be interred with full ...
Missing in Action. Just six weeks before World War II would end, the news came to four U.S. service member Families via ...
During World War II, the company that has grown to become ... I owed it to them." Flight leader and fighter ace Robert ‘R.T.’ Smith stands next to his P-40 fighter at Kunming, China.