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Airmail to the troops was considered essential, just as it was to British troops in mini-wars and hot spots around the world. It came by whatever means were expedient. Once in Oman, I remember the mailbag arriving in a converted drop tank on a Royal Navy Gannet sub-hunter.

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Did uss coral sea or uss ranger carry agent orange in the 1960's?

The USS Coral Sea and USS Ranger, both aircraft carriers used by the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, did not directly carry Agent Orange. Instead, Agent Orange was primarily handled and applied by ground troops and Air Force aircraft during the war. However, naval vessels, including aircraft carriers, supported operations that involved the use of herbicides like Agent Orange. Any direct association with the carriers would be indirect, through their role in supporting operations where these chemicals were deployed.


During the Vietnam War how many gallons of fuel did the extra Australian Centurion tank's extra fuel tank carry?

According to a veteran Australian tanker in Vietnam, the Centurion's external fuel tank had a 100 gallon capacity.


How many planes do navy ships carry?

The number and type of planes carried by navy ships can vary depending on the size and purpose of the ship. For example, an aircraft carrier can carry around 60-70 aircraft, including fighter jets, helicopters, and surveillance planes. On the other hand, smaller ships like destroyers or cruisers typically carry 1-2 helicopters for various missions.


What are aircraft carriers?

They are very large warships which carry fighter and observation aeroplanes.


Why do aircraft carriers continue to increase in size?

The bigger they are, the more aircraft they can carry. During WWII, the baby carriers (CVE-Escort Carriers) carried about 30 planes; light carriers (CVL) carried roughly 50 planes; fleet carriers (CV) carried approximately 90 or more airplanes.

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Why was the skyhawk important?

The Skyhawk was important because it was a versatile and reliable ground-attack aircraft used by the United States Navy and Marine Corps during the Cold War and Vietnam War. Its ability to carry a variety of weapons and operate from aircraft carriers made it a crucial asset for close air support missions.


Do friendly airplanes carry weapons?

No. Friendly airplanes are civilian aircraft, civilian aircraft do not carry weapons at all, they just carry passengers and items.


What are airplanes that can carry weapons?

Military aircraft( combat planes/fighter jets/combat jets/fighter aircraft/combat aircraft). Military planes are airplanes that can carry weapons.


How much overhead space is available on the CRJ 900 aircraft for carry-on luggage?

The CRJ 900 aircraft has limited overhead space for carry-on luggage. It is recommended to check with the airline for specific dimensions and restrictions on carry-on luggage for this aircraft.


What is a carry on champ?

The person who carry huge luggage into the aircraft cabin.


Can all kinds of airplanes carry weapons?

No. All airplanes can't carry weapons but some airplanes can carry weapons. If it is a military aircraft so yes they can carry weapons but if it is a friendly aircraft so no they cannot carry weapons.


Who is the American industrialist who helped carry the worlds first international mail in one of his airplanes?

William Edward Boeing was an American aviation pioneer who founded the Boeing Company. He secured contracts to supply airmail service and built a successful airmail operation.


What do aircraft carriers carry?

A Nimitz Class carrier can carry approximately 90 fixed wing and rotary aircraft.


What are funeral aircraft?

Funeral aircraft are planes that carry coffins to far away places. They also land at airports that have funerals cars that are waiting to carry the casket.


What was the Rolling thunder during the Vietnam war?

President Johnson took the war to NORTH Vietnam with aerial warfare. We couldn't invade NORTH Vietnam (without consequences from the communist superpowers), but we could bomb it! We dropped more bombs on North Vietnam than we did in all of WW2! One must bear in mind, that a Vietnam War B-52 could carry 108 bombs. A WW2 bomber could only carry 17 bombs.


Can you carry a pen on a plain?

Supposing you mean an Airplane/Aircraft: yes, you can carry a pen.


Who helped carry the worlds first international mail on his planes?

William E. Boeing, along with Eddie Hubbard, made the first international airmail flight on March 3, 1919. He would continue to dominate the airmail business with his airplanes through the 1930s.