A6M5b & c variants (The armored Zeros) Over the course of its production the Zero was gradually upgraded to include additional features. It was not
Tag: naval history
Book Review – The Sea and Civilization: A Maritime History of the World by Lincoln Paine
Single volume histories of the world are always a toss up in regards to coverage due to the vastness of human history. In the introduction
Ships of History – Early Boats (Egypt & The Nile)
Caveat: I am NOT a naval/marine engineer or an archaeologist. These posts cover various eras in history, many of which I have very little knowledge
Why Does the Coast Guard Have a Racing Stripe?
Most of the us are probably familiar with the canted red and blue stripe on U.S. Coast Guard vessels and aircraft. It is an internationally
That Time They Landed a C-130 Hercules Aboard an Aircraft Carrier
I’ve heard tale of a large aircraft of the non-naval variety once landing aboard a boat. Specifically, a C-130 Hercules landing aboard and taking off
Fair Winds & Following Seas 