Naval History Flashcards

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What ship was the first take off from?

A

USS Birmingham

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1
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First take of from a ship?

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Nov. 14 1910

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Who was the first person to take off from a ship?

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Eugene Ely

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3
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When is the birthday of naval aviation?

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May 8 1911

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What’s significant about May 8 1911?

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Birthday of naval aviation

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Why is May 8, 1911 the birthday of naval aviation?

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Captain Chambers bought two Glenn Curtiss Biplane for $5500

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When was the first fatality of Naval aviation and by who?

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June 20 1913

Ensign William D. Billingsley

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7
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Name the first carrier?

A

U.SS Langley

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8
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The first navy jet?

A

Fj-1 fury

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When was the first carrier landing?

A

March 10 1948

Uses boxer cvn 21

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Corral sea and its significance?

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First carrier to carrier battle

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11
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What ship was sunk in the corral sea?

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Lexington

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12
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When was the battle of coral sea?

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May 7-8 1942

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13
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When was the battle of Midway ?

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June 3-5 1942

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14
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Midway significance?

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Turning point of the pacific war

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15
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Significance of Guadalcanal ?

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the death of 5 Sullivan brothers

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When was the battle of Guadalcanal?

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Nov 13-15 1942