This Day in History: Naval aviation base comes to Millington, Tennessee

Best US Naval Fighter Of WW2, F6F Hellcat Discover the untold story of how one combat pilot's four-hour meeting changed the course of World War Two in the Pacific. In April 1942, Lieutenant Commander Edward O'Hare, fresh from receiving the Medal of Honor, walked into Grumman Aircraft with combat intelligence that would transform American naval aviation. This is the remarkable history of the F6F Hellcat, the carrier fighter that achieved an unprecedented nineteen to one kill ratio against Japanes

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A Closer Look At The US Navy's Current Carrier-Based Aircraft

A recent analysis from Modern Diplomacy argues that the U.S. F-35 fighter jet may not align with the Royal Canadian Air Force’s primary mission needs while suggesting it could be a more fitting choice for Canada’s naval aviation plans. The article highlights considerations about lifecycle costs, operational compatibility, and alternative fleet compositions that include mixed aircraft types tailored to different roles. The authors propose that other platforms could offer higher availability and c