US Navy.
Yes, Allen Hale Jr., who played the character Skipper on "Gilligan's Island," was a war veteran. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, where he was involved in various duties, including serving on a ship in the Pacific theater. His military background influenced his portrayal of the Skipper character on the show.
There was a U.S. military base there from 1867 to 1877.
Il Duce began to turn the island of Pantelleria into a military base on October 29, 1922.
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The island military radar station that closed in 1991 is likely referring to the U.S. military's radar installations in the Aleutian Islands, specifically the Distant Early Warning (DEW) Line stations. These stations were part of a network designed to detect incoming Soviet bombers during the Cold War. As the geopolitical landscape changed and technology advanced, the need for such installations diminished, leading to their closure. The closure of these radar stations marked a significant shift in military strategy and resource allocation following the end of the Cold War.
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Gilligan, Skipper, the Professor and Maryanne wore the clothes they had on at the time of the shipwreck. Ginger made a dress out of a sail. It actually said S.S. Minnow on it. It was never explained why the Howell's brought so much luggage on a "3-hour tour".
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Gilligan's Island ended on 1967-09-04.
the band was called the mosquito's
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