Naval Aviation Heritage Flashcards
1
Q
Birthday of naval aviation
A
08May1911
2
Q
14November1910
A
First take off from ship
3
Q
USS Langley first commissioned carrier in
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20 March 1922
4
Q
Battle of coral sea
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First carrier versus carrier battle against Japan USS Lexington was sunk, yorktown damaged
5
Q
Battle at midway
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5june1942 turning point of pacific war
6
Q
Battle at Guadalcanal
A
15 November 1942 five Sullivan brothers died which implemented the navy’s family separation
7
Q
Mission of navy logistics
A
To replenish all ships providing direct fleet support
8
Q
First aircraft carrier
A
USS Langley 20 March 1922
9
Q
What was the first jet powered Naval aircraft
A
FH-1 phantom 21 July 1946
10
Q
Who was the first naval aviator in space
A
Alan Shepard 05 May 1961
11
Q
When and why was the sailors Creed develop
A
For unity in 1993
