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On April 22, 1944, the China-Burma-India Theater of World War II (CBI) was the scene of the first ever use of a helicopter in a combat zone. The United States had deployed the Sikorsky R-4 variants to the theater to assist with the recovery of downed airmen.
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When were airplanes first used by the US Armed Forces?
Interestingly enough, airplanes were a private development only reluctantly adopted by the military. (One 1900s French general said "planes are interesting toys but of no military value"). Orville and Wilbur Wright were civilians and had no gov't funding or support when they flew their first aircraft, the Flyer.
Which US President was the first Commander in Chief of the military?
George WashingtonGeorge Washington was the first Commander in Chief of the US military
What automaker built the first armored tanks used by US troops in battle?
Caterpillar built the first tanks for the U.S. Military. Ford Motor Company was the first automobile manufacture to build a tank for the U.S. Military.
How did Americans retaliate to Japanese carriers in the Pearl Harbor attack?
Had to find them first. That's one of the reasons carriers are great weapons; they can move.
What defensive military alliance was the first military alliance that the US ever entered during peacetime?
N.a.t.o
How many airplanes in us navy?
The military will not disclose the exact strength.
Built first airplanes for the us navy?
Mayfly was the first plane used by the US navy. It was built by pioneer aviator Glenn Curtiss in 1908.
How did the us drop the bomb on hiroshima?
They used airplanes.'
When was the first zip made?
In 1913- invented by Gideon Sunback.The US military used them first.
When were airplanes first used by the US Armed Forces?
Interestingly enough, airplanes were a private development only reluctantly adopted by the military. (One 1900s French general said "planes are interesting toys but of no military value"). Orville and Wilbur Wright were civilians and had no gov't funding or support when they flew their first aircraft, the Flyer.
How many airplanes are in the US?
There are thousands of airplanes in use in the united states. Most of them, almost 60% of aiplanes are commercail jets liners that Cary either passengers or cargo. Another 30% is made up of military aircraft and the last 10% is private airplanes.
Which US President was the first Commander in Chief of the military?
George WashingtonGeorge Washington was the first Commander in Chief of the US military
Who made the first gps?
Not sure which company actually built the first GPS hardware, but the GPS system was first developed for, and used by, the US Military (US Department of Defense) in 1973.
Did the us military use maggots for wounds?
The US military used maggots for wounds.
Which military applications are for civilian use in the US?
Some military applications can be used by US civilians. Drones created by the US military can used by US citizens in some cases. Although it is unusual it is done.
What happened in 1959 during the Vietnam War?
the first US Military personnel was killed
Are airplanes made in the US?
Some airplanes are made in the US, but not all. there are several other countries int he World that can make airplanes too.
