While a favorite of video game designers, only two or three were built, there is no evidence they were ever used in combat, and the only workable one was blown up by the Germans before it could be captured. I have a page about the Maus with lots of photos here. Here we take an ov...
Throughout its operational career, the Firefly took on increasingly more demanding roles from fighter to anti-submarine warfare stationed mainly with the British Pacific Fleet in the Far East and Pacific theatres. Fireflies carried out attacks on oil refineries and airfields and gained renown when th...
The Bristol Type 171 Sycamore was the first British-designed helicopter to fly and serve with the Royal Air Force. Created by the Bristol Aeroplane Company, it was used for search and rescue and anti-submarine warfare. The name refers to the seeds of the Sycamore tree, Acer pseudoplatanus, w...
Check out these pictures of underwater drones — the future of submarine warfareJeremy Wilson
Can't say I'd ever seen one of these either. It's aFairey Gannet, which the British Navy used in a variety of carrier-based roles (mostly anti-submarine) in from the '50s to the '70s. Yes, that wing folds in two places.
Once the largest ship in the world, the first of a new generation of supercarriers, the USS Midway is now a museum ship in San Diego. Here's a full tour.
The Orange Hotel has a total of 38 rooms. What is the closest train, metro, or bus station to The Orange Hotel? The nearest train, metro, or bus station is Visakhapatnam, 1276.2 m away from The Orange Hotel. What restaurants are close by The Orange Hotel?
I think if the movement had a more disciplined course of action and a single leadership, maybe they could have prevented drug use among the Hippies. Then it could have been more impactful and could have lasted longer. I really like the flower symbol of the movement though. Sometimes I see...
I can't believe that periscopes were being used in the 1400's! That's a long time ago! Were these periscopes made with mirrors too, or was a different kind of technology employed. I would love to see one of these crude periscopes? Are there any still in existence, maybe in a museum...
buffs will be delighted to discover the INS Kurusura Submarine Museum, just a short distance from the hotel. Step aboard this decommissioned submarine and delve into the fascinating world of naval warfare. Gain insights into the lives of submariners and explore the various sections of the vessel...