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American Military Gliders of World War II During the height of World War II, the United States developed a specialized fleet of gliders to transport troops and heavy equipment silently in...
Read American Military Gliders of World War IIVP-208 Squadron: Operational History of the PBM Mariner The story of VP-208 (later redesignated as VPB-208) is a testament to the versatility of the seaplane in mid-20th century naval war...
Read VP-208 Squadron: Operational History of the PBM MarinerScottish Airways: The Lifeline of the Highlands and Islands Founded on August 12, 1937, Scottish Airways served as a critical transport link for the remote Northern and Western Isles of S...
Read Scottish Airways: The Lifeline of the Highlands and IslandsRAF Inverness: The History of Longman Airfield Located by the Moray Firth in the Highlands of Scotland, RAF Inverness—also known as RAF Longman or Longman Airfield—served as a vital aviat...
Read RAF Inverness: The History of Longman AirfieldC-47 Skytrain: The Legendary Workhorse of Military Aviation Few aircraft in history have left as indelible a mark on global conflict and logistics as the Douglas C-47 Skytrain. Developed ...
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