When the U-2 went to sea

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Logistical considerations required the operation of the U-2 spy plane from aircraft carriers during some of its 44 years of Central Intelligence Agency and Air Force service. The carrier and naval aspects of U-2 history are reviewed.

Reconnaissance aircraft, U-2 (Aircraft)

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Flights from the deep

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The combination of two revolutionary weapons the airplane and submarines took place during World War I. Between the world wars countries like France, Japan and the United States pursued the submarine-aircraft combinations.

Facilities & equipment, Equipment and supplies, Submarines, Airplanes, World War I, 1914-1918, Submarine boats

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The year's catch: masterpeices and mediocrities

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Dozens of books on naval history, strategy, and maritime-related subjects are briefly profiled. Among the year's best were 'Decoding History' by W.J.R. Gardiner, and 'Fifty Year War' by Norman Friedman.

Cover Story, Bibliography, United States. Navy, Sea-power, Sea power, Naval art and science, Naval warfare, Naval strategy

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