Naval Aviation
The Coast Guard’s Vertical Leap
In 1915, the Revenue Cutter Service and Life-Saving Service were merged to create the United States Coast Guard. The beginning …
The Sea Control Ship
The history of the U.S. Navy is replete with ships that were not built, finished, or commissioned. One only need …
Halloween Gallery: Ghosts, Vampires, and other Aircraft with ‘Spooky’ Names
Enjoy our favorite spooky photos of ghoulish planes, past and present! We have collected a variety of aircraft with the …
The SB2C Helldiver Was a Tough Bird: Remembered First Hand
“I was in the dive at 70 degrees following my leader, thinking he would miss the very narrow Japanese destroyer …
Building a Virtual Osprey (Sponsored)
The V-22 Osprey is the world’s first production tiltrotor aircraft. It’s a complex machine, challenging to maintain. How do technicians …
The Coast Guard’s Role in Naval Aviation
The U.S. Coast Guard has been a part – indeed, a leading innovator – in maritime aviation from early in …
The Other Aircraft Carrier Named HMS Queen Elizabeth Was a ‘Might Have Been’ of Naval History
This story was originally published on July 2, 2014
The Royal Navy will formally name its newest aircraft carrier HMS …
Boeing Inducts First EA-18G Growler for U.S. Navy Modification Program
Boeing has started a five-year modification program for the U.S. Navy’s EA-18G Growler fleet with the induction of the first …
Boeing Super Hornet Demonstrates Ski-jump Launch Capability
Boeing and the U.S. Navy proved recently that the F/A-18 Super Hornet can operate from a “ski-jump” ramp, demonstrating the …