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Sometimes, for aerial insertion of Marines and the like, USN amphibious assault ships deploy Sea knight helicopters, effectively small Chinooks. They also always carry Sea Hawk choppers, the sea borne version of the Black Hawk; these are used to resupply ships and to rescue downed aviators.
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Who were the allies in the battle of the Philippine sea?
The USN. British warships were considered "short legged" by the USN. HMS warships were built for re-fuelling at naval bases; and had not learned nor were they equipped for "Fuelling At Sea" as USN warships could do; and nearly all Australian warships were British built. Consequently, British/Australian warships were often left out of the battle when battle did come. The British were by no means happy about this. But it couldn't be helped...the US had a war to win (keep up or be left behind!).
Who is the USS Boston?
The USS Boston was a USN heavy cruiser which was accidently attacked by US jets during the Vietnam War; while she was responding to USN Swift Boats under attack by North Vietnamese helicopters in 1968 (in the Gulf of Tonkin).
What is midshipman?
In the USN, an academy cadet at the Naval Academy. In the RN, Midshipman was a regular warrant rank between maybe CPO and Ensign, filled by officer candidates, these guys are on duty on regular Warships- and were stationed amidships- hence the name. in the USN applied only to Academy cadets- not a regular naval rank.
Did the US lose any battles during World War 2 It so what battles?
The worst defeat in USN history was the "Battle of Savo Island" in August of '42. One of many sea fights surrounding the bitterly contested islands around Guadalcanal. At Savo Island, the USN and Australians suffered over a thousand dead sailors and 3 US and 1 Australian heavy cruisers sunk; no Japanese warships were sunk. The USN was so ashamed of it's defeat, that one of the USN cruiser commanders committed suicide after the battle.
What was the battle use of submarines?
Primarily the IJN & USN used subs for "battle." Reconnaissance and picking off special warships (flagships, carriers, etc.) was their mission. DKM primarily used their subs for merchant ship sinkings.
Who conducted bombing raids on North Vietnam?
The USAF & USN bombed N. Vietnam. The USMC flew combat missions in support of Marines in SOUTH Vietnam. US Warships stationed off the coast of NORTH Vietnam were operating in "Yankee Station." US Warships stationed off the coast of SOUTH Vietnam were designated "Dixie Station."
What the collective noun for Warships?
a flotilla of warships
What is the collective noun for warshipers?
The collective nouns are a fleet of warships, an armada of warships, a flotilla of warships.
What do helicopters pilots do?
They fly helicopters.
What is Collective noun warships?
"Fleet" can be used for both warships and peaceable merchant ships. "Convoy" requires some warships, but may involve merchant ships being protected by the warships.
When was Robert Walker - USN - born?
Robert Walker - USN - was born on 1929-02-02.
Lists of ships involve in expossure to agent orange?
US Warships were working the gunline off the coast during the war, however some USN Swift Boats, Monitors, Alpha Boats, or PBRs may have gotten a dose of the "agent" while pulling riverine duty.
