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In World War II the Axis powers turned their airplanes into weapons during Kamikaze missions. The Japanese are the most famous for this. Kamikaze missions were suicide missions, so the pilots flew to a target and aimed their plane to the ground and BOOM. Kamikaze missions were also prevalent in sea battles where one plane could take out an entire ship.
The 442nd was the most decorated unit in American History.
Audie Leon Murphy was an American combat soldier in World War 2 and was decorated with the Medal of Honor. In addition to that, he received several other decorations for his heroism in combat from France and Belgium.
The 442nd was the most decorated unit in American History.
it was difficult to know who the enemy was
5 operational Space Shuttles were built, Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis and Endeavour. Challenger was destroyed in an explosion during launch and Discovery was destroyed when it disintegrated during re-entry. Neither accident was caused by the orbiter itself. They all flew mission of national or scientific interest. Columbia flew 28 missions. Challenger flew 10 missions. Discovery flew 39 missions. Atlantis flew 33 missions. Endeavour flew 25 missions.
For starters: USAF CPT H. Alston, 435th Tactical Fighter Squadron (TFS), was the first (successful/without getting shot down) F-104 Starfighter pilot to fly 100 missions over North Vietnam in September 1966. Aircraft wise: The USAF F-100 Super Sabre flew over 360,000 combat missions during the Vietnam War.
Most American ships were prevented from getting involved in combat during the war of 1812 because the British successfully blockaded most American ports.
I would have to say it was the United States Army Air Force and the United States Naval air force that flew the most missions. Here is my reasoning. The US was not only flying missions in Europe they were also flying missions in the Pacific theater. So they would add all up all those missions and I can be fairly certain they out numbered the Royal Army Air Force mission total. Now which particular group flew the most? I heard it was the 9th Air Force and one of the RAF groups but some of the 9th Air Force was sent to the Pacific so I still think they would win the title of flying the most missions.
Yes, if your MOS entails it, you will most likely go be with the troops, as you increase officer rank, your administrative tasks will increase.
John Glenn had many accomplishments before joining the United States Space Program. The combat missions he flew during World War II protected American troops and saved lives. Perhaps one of the most important accomplishments of Glenn was repairing the heat shield aboard the Friendship 7 spacecraft,while in orbit. He was the first man to step onto the moon, and served 4-terms in the US Senate.
In World War II the Axis powers turned their airplanes into weapons during Kamikaze missions. The Japanese are the most famous for this. Kamikaze missions were suicide missions, so the pilots flew to a target and aimed their plane to the ground and BOOM. Kamikaze missions were also prevalent in sea battles where one plane could take out an entire ship.
Last jet aces of the 20th century century were Cunningham (USN) & Ritchie (USAF); both flew the F4 Phantom.
3,289 U.S. dead (432 from combat) Most were from mosquito borne disease.
The 442nd was the most decorated unit in American History.
Audie Leon Murphy was an American combat soldier in World War 2 and was decorated with the Medal of Honor. In addition to that, he received several other decorations for his heroism in combat from France and Belgium.
In most missions,the natives lived in the living quartars of the missions.