WWII U.S. Navy Seabee veteran in Chehalis turns 100, celebrates with four generations of his family
On Feb. 18, 1925, Clarence Piper was born in the Puyallup Valley. He was one of seven children of Francis "Frank" and Stella Piper, who lived on a small farm near Orting. A century later, on Tuesday, ...
Today in Chicago History: ‘Butch’ O’Hare — the airport’s namesake — downs Japanese bombers
1852: The first direct train from the East arrived in Chicago to the sound of a firing cannon and the sight of an immense ...
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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Douglas DC-5
On this day in aviation history, February 20, 1939, the Douglas DC-5 made its first flight. Less remembered than its cousins, ...
Satellite View Of China's Secretive Next-Generation Carrier
China's fourth aircraft carrier, known as Type 004, is taking shape at the Dalian shipyard, a next-generation vessel built ...
I toured the USS Becuna, a WWII warship and the only submarine of its kind left in the world. Take a look inside.
The USS Becuna submarine sank 3,888 tons of shipping and earned four battle stars in World War II.
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French Navy Rafales and U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets Perform Cross-Deck Operations During Exercise Pacific Steller
Pacific Steller saw the USS Carl C. Vinson, FNS Charles De Gaulle and JS Kaga involved in a Multi-Large Deck Event near the Philippine Sea, with both ...
The key to surviving a plane crash? Skilled crew, strong seats and wings that detach
Aviation experts say it's not surprising passengers and crew members walked away from a plane that flipped while landing in ...