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America's WW2 flying boat that came with a kitchen

Today we're taking a look at the Martin PBM Mariner, an often forgotten flying boat that was primarily operated by the US Navy. It saw extensive service in the Second World War and distinguished ...
TJ3 History Official on MSN

Midway’s hidden catalyst - the PBY Catalina that changed the Pacific War

A single PBY Catalina sighting on June 3, 1942 helped confirm Japan’s target and gave Admiral Nimitz the advantage he needed. This overlooked moment became one of the hidden triggers behind America’s ...

This week in San Diego history: July 6–10, 1939, flying boats, the Navy, and Australian wildlife

Within the span of just a few days, San Diego reflected three different versions of itself as a global, forward-looking city.
FLYING on MSN

Bremerton Air Show Returns With Historic Warbirds

Fourth annual event honors the former naval base's history with a weekend of vintage and modern aerial displays.
New York Post

US Navy uses cutting-edge new drone boat to rescue Apache pilots who crashed near Strait of Hormuz

A US drone boat conducted a first-of-its-kind rescue mission to save the crew of an American Apache helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, the military said. The 24-foot Saronic ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Biden’s Defense Chief Austin Says US Navy Could Open Hormuz

Former Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the US Navy is capable of prying open the Strait of Hormuz but that an extended military operation to free up the vital oil and gas waterway would be costly ...
Forbes

A United States Navy Flattop Is Now Operating In The South China Sea

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. As of this week, the conventionally-powered vessel, with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, ...
Stars and Stripes

Sea drones see expanding role in US Navy deployments

The U.S. Navy’s use of unmanned sea surface drones has been on the rise even before one of the vessels helped rescue the crew of a downed U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter on Tuesday off the coast of ...
The Hill

Helicopter crew rescued by unmanned Navy vessel near Strait of Hormuz

An unmanned U.S. Navy surface vessel rescued the U.S. Army AH-64 Apache crew late Monday that went down near the Strait of Hormuz. The two crew members, who were in the waters close to the coast of ...
USNI

Upcoming U.S. Depot in the Philippines to Support Fueling of Navy Destroyers, Combat Logistics Force Ships

USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG-123) approaches the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) for a refueling-at-sea in the Philippine Sea, April 23, 2025. US Navy Photo The Pentagon’s planned energy depot ...
Business Insider

The US says Iran shot down an Army Apache helicopter in the Middle East. A new sea drone rescued the crew.

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. The US military used a new naval drone to help rescue two American soldiers after Iran shot down their ...