Monthly Archives: October 2021

USS Indianapolis (CL/CA-35) was a Portland-class heavy cruiser of the United States Navy, named for the city of Indianapolis, Indiana.

The U.S. Navy heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis (CA-35) underway at sea on 27 September 1939. Please Share: USS Indianapolis1944Launched in 1931, the vessel served as the flagship for the commander of Scouting Force 1 for eight years, then as flagship for Admiral Raymond Spruance in 1943 and 1944 while he commanded the Fifth Fleet in battles acrossContinue reading “USS Indianapolis (CL/CA-35) was a Portland-class heavy cruiser of the United States Navy, named for the city of Indianapolis, Indiana.”

Meet 104-year-old Chen Ping Ching, the last living member of WWII’s legendary ‘Flying Tigers’ squadron

Carl SamsonSat, October 30, 2021, 5:06 AM·6 min read On Aug. 15, Japan entered the 76th year since its defeat in World War II. Addressing a crowd of less than 200 people — the smallest audience since the annual commemoration began in 1963 — Emperor Naruhito, for the third consecutive year, expressed “deep remorse” over the country’sContinue reading “Meet 104-year-old Chen Ping Ching, the last living member of WWII’s legendary ‘Flying Tigers’ squadron”

Naval mine clearance innovations ensure safer seas

By Norbert Neumann29 Oct 2021 Naval mine clearance innovations ensure safer seas Modern mine countermeasures offer effective solutions to make shipping lanes safer. We explore the latest technology. Wars have left waters littered with explosive devices. Procuring and installing mine can cost as little as $3, but the process of removing them can cost upContinue reading “Naval mine clearance innovations ensure safer seas”

HMS Philomel at the Training Jetty and RFA Nucla (oiler) alongside. Unknown in dock.Devonport Naval Base, Auckland Possibly 1933

HMS Philomel at the Training Jetty and RFA Nucla (oiler) alongside. Unknown in dock.Devonport Naval Base, Auckland Possibly 1920’s from JC’s Naval and Military news and photos https://ift.tt/3Br5cTh via IFTTT

Aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) approaches the Friendship Bridge

151214-N-NU281-369 SUEZ CANAL (Dec. 14, 2015) Aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) approaches the Friendship Bridge while transiting the Suez Canal. Harry S. Truman Strike Group is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass CommunicationContinue reading “Aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) approaches the Friendship Bridge”