Naval Aviation Through the Decades: Rotary Wings
A little-known fact is that the Coast Guard was ahead of the other services in helicopter development – acting, at …
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Naval Aviation Through the Decades: Catalina Rescue
Another of naval aviation’s countless heroic actions of World War II began Feb. 11, 1944, when a PBY-5 Catalina broke …
Marine Corps Seeks M40A5 Sniper Rifle Enhancements
The United States Marine Corps Program Manager for Infantry Weapons, Marine Corps Systems Command, has released a “sources sought” announcement …
Naval Aviation Through the Decades: Lean Years and War
The Great Depression of the 1930s hindered the development of naval aviation, but a few stalwart pioneers – Lt. John …
Book Review – Fly Navy: Celebrating the First Century of Naval Aviation
Erik Hildebrandt is one of the premier aviation photographers working today. With eight books, a wide array of magazine covers, …
Naval Aviation Through the Decades: New Naval Air Pioneers
While Theodore G. “Spuds” Ellyson worked with Glenn H. Curtiss, the Wright brothers mentored others. In June 1913, Towers was …
Naval Aviation Through the Decades: A Towering Figure
With air ace David S. Ingalls (a naval aviation pioneer who followed Theodore G. “Spuds” Ellyson) away at law school …
Naval Aviation Through the Decades: The Beginning
With his red hair and freckled face, Theodore G. “Spuds” Ellyson could be likeable. “[He] will stop at nothing in …
RoboSub 2011: Amorous Autonomy Results in Robotic Romance
Why “Valentine’s Day” in July for a robotics competition? The theme and challenge for the 14th International RoboSub Competition, sponsored …
Interview: Mike Petters
Shipbuilding was one of the first “heavy” industries to take hold in early Colonial America, thanks to the abundant raw …