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68 Cards in this Set
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When was the U.S. Navy founded? |
October 13, 1775 |
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When was World War I? |
28 July 1914 - 11 November 1918 |
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When was World War II? |
1 September 1938 - 2 September 1945 |
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*In what war did the longest dog fight in history occur? |
WWII (1 Sept 1938 - 2 Sept 1945) |
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When was the Attack on Pearl Harbor |
7 December 1941 |
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When did the battle of the Coral Sea take place? |
4-8 May 1942 |
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What were the major "firsts" that took place during the Battle of Coral Sea? |
-The first action in which aircraft carriers engaged each other. -The first in which neither side's ships sighted or fired directly upon the other. |
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*What battle took place entirely in the air without the ships ever seeing each other? |
The battle of Coral Sea (4-8 May 1942). |
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When did the Battle of Midway take place? |
4-7 June 1942 |
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What was an outcome of the Battle of Midway? |
Devastating loses for Japanese: 4 JP carriers and 1 heavy cruiser sunk. Turning point for Americans. "Most stunning and decisive blow in the history of naval warfare". |
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When did the D-Day Normandy Landings occur? |
6 June 1944 |
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When did the Battle of the Philippine Sea occur? |
19-20 June 1944 |
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Significance of the Battle of Philippine Sea? |
-Eliminated the Imperial Japanese Navy's ability to conduct large-scale carrier actions. Largest carrier-to-carrier battle in history, 24 aircraft carriers, about 1,350 carrier-based aircraft. -Last battle of carrier vs carrier (last of the five major...between US and JP navy's). -Great Marianas Turkey Shoot. |
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What happened during the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot and during what battle did it occur? |
-Occurred during the Battle of the Philippine Sea (19-20 June 1944). -The was a disproportional loss ratio of JP by US pilots. |
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When was the Battle of Leyte Gulf? |
23 October 1944 |
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What was significant about the Battle of Leyte Gulf? |
-The Japanese super battleship "Musashi" was sunk. -It was the 2nd battle of the Philippine sea. -Largest naval battle in WWII and possibly in history -USS 300 vs JPN 67 |
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*In what battle was the Japanese super battleship "Musashi" sunk? |
The Battle of Leyte Gulf |
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When was the Battle of Okinawa? |
1 April - 22 June 1945 |
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What was significant about the Battle of Okinawa? |
-Operation Iceberg -Largest amphibious assault in the pacific war -Most deaths |
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When were the Atomic Bombs Dropped in Japan? |
-Hiroshima: 6 August 1945 -Nagasaki: 9 August 1945 |
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When was the Korean War? |
25 June 1950 - 27 July 1953 |
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Who was John Paul Jones? |
(1747-1792) -Father of the Navy, "I have not yet begun to fight". Note: shares this sobriquet with John Barry and John Adams. -First well-known naval commander in the American Revolutionary War. |
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USS Bonhomme Richard |
U.S. Sailing ship (1765-1779) -Sunk by HMS Serapis, John Paul Jones famously said "I have not yet begun to fight" when the commander of Serapis called for his surrender. |
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Ader Eole |
Pioneer Aircraft - 1890 -Developed by Clement Ader in 1890, the Ader Eole was the first true aero plane. -Lift from forward motion of the wings rather than a flapping motion. Wings resembled bat wings. Steam engine drove a propeller at the front but it lacked any directional control. |
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Zeppelin |
Rigid Airship - 1900 -First zeppelin was the "LZ1". Its first flight was 2 July 1900 lasting 18 minutes. -The "LZ127" was the first aircraft to circumnavigate the globe: 21 days, 5 hours, 31 minutes. -First: circumnavigation of world by airship and nonstop crossing of the Pacific Ocean by air. First flight 1928, retired 1937 after Hindenburg accident. -Used as bombers and scouts in WWI. |
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Wright Flyer |
First Airplane - 1903 -Developed by Wilbur and Orville Wright, 17 December 1903. The Wright Flyer was the first successful powered and piloted aircraft. First flight was 12 seconds for 120 ft. -"The first powered heavier-than-air machine to achieve controlled, sustained flight with a pilot aboard." |
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Who was Eugene Ely? |
First successful ship landing - 1911 -The first person to complete a ship takeoff and landing. Used his Curtiss Pusher airplane on the USS Pennsylvania in 19111. Also the first flight using a tailhook system. |
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Vickers "Vimy" IV |
Transatlantic 1919 -The first aircraft to fly nonstop across the Atlantic on 14 June 1919 (Interwar period). Flown by John Alcock and Arthur Brown. -British heavy bomber developed in the later stages of WWI. To late to be used in active combat in WWI. |
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Who was Charles Lindberg Jr. |
Solo Transatlantic - 1927 -He flew the first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic on 20-21 May 1927 in the Spirit of St. Louis. |
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FW-61 |
The First functional helicopter, flown in 1936. |
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Amelia Earhart |
The first woman to: -Receive the Distinguished Flying Cross -Fly solo across the Atlantic (twice) -Fly nonstop across the US -Fly nonstop from Hawaii to the continental U.S. She disappeared 2 July 1937 |
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P-38 Lightning |
1st flight 1939, Intro 1941, Retired 1949 USAF -P-38 was the first to escort bomber into enemy territory (the P-51 was the fist to escort deep into enemy territory) |
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*What was the first aircraft to escort bombers into enemy territory? |
The P-38 Lightning |
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SBD Dauntless |
1st Flight and Intro 1940 -Best known dive bomber used by USN in WWII. -Delivered the fatal blows to Japanese carriers at the Battle of Midway (June 1942) -SBD = Slow But Deadly |
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*What was the best-known dive bomber used by the USN in WWII? |
The SBD Dauntless |
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P-51 Mustang |
Fighter/Bomber - 1st flight 1941, Intro 1942, Ret 1984 (Dominican AF) -The first fighter with capability of escorting bomber over very long distances in WWII (WWII bomber escort) -Redesignated as the F-51, the Mustang was the main fighter of the US until jet fighters (F-86, etc.) -Note: the P-38 was the first to escort into enemy territory. The P-51 was the first to escort deep into enemy territory. |
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*What was the first fighter with the capability of escorting bombers over very long distances in WWII? |
The P-51 Mustang |
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TBF Avenger |
Torpedo Bomber - 1st flight 1941, Intro 1942, Ret 1960s -The main torpedo bomber used in WWII. It flew for the Navy for 15 years. -The torpedo bomber that was introduced just before the Battle of Midway and had a 20-year career. -First saw action during the Battle of Midway, most effective and widely used torpedo bomber of WWII. |
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*What airplane was the main torpedo bomber used in WWII and flew for the Navy for 15 years? |
TBF Avenger |
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*What airplane is the torpedo bomber that was introduced just before the Battle of Midway and had a 20-year career? |
TBF Avenger |
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Messerschmitt ME-262 |
Fighter/Fighter-Bomber - 1st flight 1941 (piston engine, 1942 (jet engine); Intro 1944; Ret 1945/1951 (Ger/Cze) -The world's first fully operational turbojet fighter. It saw service in the later years of WWII. -The first jet to fly combat missions, 1944. First operational jet-powered fighter aircraft. |
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*What plane was the world's first fully operational turbojet fighter? |
The Messerschmitt ME-262 Service in later years of WWII |
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*What was the first jet to fly combat missions in 1944? (First operational jet-powered fighter aircraft) |
Messerschmitt ME-262 |
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XS-1 or X-1 |
1st flight 1946 -The XS-1, later known as the X-1, was the first aircraft to break the sound barrier on 14 October 1947. |
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*What was the first aircraft to break the sound barrier? |
XS-1 or X-1 on 14 October 1947 |
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Who was Chuck Yeager? |
The first man to break the speed of sound. Did it in the Bell X-1 rocketplane 1947. |
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*Who was the first man to break the sound barrier? |
Chuck Yeager 14 October 1947 |
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B-36 "Peacemaker" |
Strategic Bomber - 1st fight 1946, Intro 1948 Ret 1959 -Was the Strategic Air Commands (SAC frontline bomber in the 1950s.-The primary nuclear weapons delivery vehicle of SAC. -Largest mass-produced piston-engine aircraft ever built. First bomber capable of delivering any of the nuclear weapons in the U.S. arsenal. Capable of intercontinental flight without refueling. |
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*What airplane was the Strategic Air Commands (SAC) frontline bomber in the 1950s? |
the B-36 "Peacemaker" |
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F9F Panter |
1st flight 1947, Ret 1958 USN -Jet -One of the USN's first successful carrier-based jet fighters. Grumman's first jet fighter. Used extensively in the Korean War. Evolved into the Grumman F-9 Cougar. |
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*What is the F9F (1765-1779) Panther? |
A jet |
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A-3 Sky Warrior "Whale" |
1st flight 1952 -The first "heavy carrier-based bomber". Nicknamed "Whale" because it was the heaviest operational aircraft to operate from an aircraft carrier. -Initially filled the nuclear-armed strategic bomber role. Among the longest serving carrier-base aircraft in history, mid 1950s-1991 |
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*What airplane was the first "heavy carrier-based bomber"? |
the A-3 Sky Warrior |
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F-8 Crusader |
1st flight 1955, Intro 1957, Ret1976 USN -The first Digital-Fly-By-Wire (DFBW) was tested on a F-8 9n 1972. -Served principally in the Vietnam War. Last American fighter with guns as primary weapon, earning title "The Last of the Gunfighters". |
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*What airplane was the first Digital-Fly-By-Wire (DFBW) tested on in 1972? |
F-8 |
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*What aircraft was converted into an air tanker during Desert Storm (Gulf War)? |
Best Guess: A-6 "Intruder" was converted into KA-6D. Other Possibilities: -DC-10 to KC-10 -F/A-18 -F-14 -S-3 |
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*Who tested the nose wheel hook on the A-6 "Intruder" in 1960? |
Maybe Robert Smith. He preformed its initial flight on 19 April 1960. |
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*When did the EA-6B make its first appearance? |
1st flight 1968, Intro 1971, Ret 2015/2019 (USN/USMC) In the Vietnam War. |
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F-14 Tomcat |
1st flight 1970, Intro 1974, Ret 2006 USN -(Maybe?) fighter with tankers during Op. Iraqi Freedom. Has variable sweep wings. |
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*What fighter was fitted with tankers during Op. Iraqi Freedom? |
(Maybe) F-14 Tomcat |
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S-3 Viking "War Hoover" |
Anti-Sub - 1st flight 1972, Intro 1974, Ret 2016 -Designed to target hard to hear Russian subs. |
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*What airplane was designed to target the hard to hear Russian subs? |
S-3 Viking |
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*What airframe has tilt rotor capability? |
V/STOL Multi-mission - 1st flight 1989, Intro 2007, In Service -V-22 Osprey |
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*What aircraft was a high-performance piston driven fighter? |
Unsure -Most aircraft up to WWII were piston driven -The P-51 and Grumman f8f both hold speed records for piston engines. |
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*What was the first attack aircraft used on a carrier? |
Unsure -Sopwith 1 1/2 strutter (UK) or Vought VE-7 (US) OR -Short S.27/S.28 (UK) or Curtis model F C-2/AB-2 (US) |
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*What was the first jet to take part in jet-to-jet combat? |
A F-80 (USAF) and two MiG-15s (NK). The MiGs were shot down. -If not, maybe the F-9F |
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Which aircraft generally climbs at a steeper angle? A) Apache AH-64 B) C-130 C) Cessna 310 D) F-4 Phantom |
D) F-4 Phantom |
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Which navy built the first ships called "aviation vessels" solely for launching aerial vehicles? A) The Swedish Navy B) The English Navy C) The German Navy D) The French Navy |
A) The Swedish Navy |
