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Air & Naval Craft
 Websites presented in alphabetical order 300th Anniversary of Russian Navy 
 This 1996 commemorative site includes a chronology of important naval events, images of flags, brief biographical information on past admirals (some with portraits), images and written descriptions of modern and past ships, and an illustrated history of the navy to 1917. Present day St. Petersburg, the "naval center of Russia," is also highlighted. http://www.neva.ru/EXPO96/contents.html Topics: History, History By Place, Holidays and Observances Individually, Military, Transportation Last updated Feb 12, 2003 American Military Aircraft
This site provides a history of U.S. military aircraft (attack, fighters, bombers, cargo), covering their origins, development, specifications, and in some cases, disposition. There are no illustrations. http://home.att.net/~jbaugher/uscombataircraft.html Topics: Military, Transportation Last updated Aug 7, 2002 Aviation Sites
A large directory of Web sites, with an emphasis on military aviation. The links (over 700) are grouped into categories (databases, manufacturers, specific aircraft, photographs, squadrons, museums, etc.) but are not annotated. http://home.att.net/~jbaugher/aircraft.html Topics: Military, Museums, Photograph Collections, Transportation Last updated Sep 3, 2002 DANFS Online: Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships
"DANFS is the foremost reference regarding US naval vessels. Published in nine volumes (from 1959 to 1991), it gives histories for virtually every US naval vessel. ... Currently the online collection includes over 7000 ship histories, and more are being added. These files are faithfully transcribed from DANFS, without updating or corrections." Entries are divided into modern and "Old Navy" eras, then arranged by type of ship (battleships, aircraft carriers, etc.). http://www.hazegray.org/danfs/ Topics: Military Last updated Nov 5, 2006 Haze Gray & Underway: Naval History and Photography
"Resources related to naval history, current naval affairs, shipbuilding, maritime history, and naval and maritime photography." Includes The Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships, over 3,000 pictures, fleet lists for the world's navies, and information about Canadian naval ships and aircraft (1910 to the present). The extensive history section has over 1,000 photos of aircraft carriers, a list of U.S. submarines on "Eternal Patrol" (with all or part of their crews lost), and much more. http://www.hazegray.org/ Topics: History, Military, Photograph Collections, Transportation Last updated Apr 3, 2005 How Air Force One Works
This site explains the intricacies of Air Force One, technically, the "radio call name for any U.S. Air Force plane carrying the president of the United States" and generally Boeing 747-200B jets. Covers the history, amenities, and workings of the "flying White House." Call signs for other branches of the armed forces are "Army One" (Army aircraft) and "Marine One" (helicopter). http://www.howstuffworks.com/air-force-one.htm Topics: Military, The United States Presidency, Transportation Last updated Nov 18, 2008 Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Website for this museum complex, located in downtown Manhattan, that centers around the USS Intrepid aircraft carrier, which "was commissioned for service in World War II and went on to serve as a primary recovery vessel for NASA and then in Vietnam." The site features general information about the museum and its exhibits as well as details about the Intrepid. http://www.intrepidmuseum.org Topics: Military, Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Transportation Last updated Jan 23, 2009 KC-135 Stratotanker
Background about the KC-135 Stratotanker, which "provides the core aerial refueling capability for the United States Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 50 years." Describes general characteristics, features, modifications, and other uses (such as flying command post missions and special reconnaissance). Includes a related video. From the U.S. Air Force. http://www.af.mil/information/factsheets/factsheet.asp?fsID=110 Topics: Military Last updated May 24, 2009 M.A.S.H./Medevac Helicopters
Essay about the use of medevac and mobile Army surgical hospital (MASH) helicopters to transport wounded troops during wars. Helicopters discussed include the Bell 47 (which appeared in the television show M.A.S.H.), the Sikorsky S-51, Bell Model 204 (the "Huey"), and others. From the U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission. http://www.centennialofflight.gov/essay/Rotary/MASH/HE12.htm Topics: Military Last updated Feb 21, 2006 Marine One
Marine One is the "call sign for any U.S. rotary-winged aircraft carrying the president of the United States," most recently it is usually a Modified VH-60N. There are photographs of current and past helicopters used in the service of presidents and information about their history, alphanumerical designators, cruise speeds, and range of miles. See The RotorHead to compare the information and photographs with other U.S. and foreign rotary-winged military aircraft. http://www.rotorhead.org/military/marine1.asp Topics: Military, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, The United States Presidency, Transportation Last updated Nov 18, 2008 Military Sealift Command (MSC)
"The Military Sealift Command is the transportation provider for the Department of Defense with the responsibility of providing strategic sealift and ocean transportation for all military forces overseas." The site provides an overview of MSC operations, images and information about ships, fact sheets, and information about specific missions, such as the Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort, which was called into service to support FEMA in its Hurricane Katrina disaster relief efforts. From the U.S. Navy. http://www.msc.navy.mil Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Home & Housing, Hurricane Katrina, Medical Treatments & Devices, Military, Science, Transportation Last updated Sep 6, 2005 Naval Historical Center
As the official history project of the U.S. Department of the Navy, the Center’s role is to preserve, analyze, and interpret various aspects of American naval history for the Navy, scholars, military buffs, and the general public. Some topics covered in this rich and detailed site include ships’ histories; wars and battles; maritime traditions; uniforms; and, images from the Center’s document and photographic archives. Also includes links to related Web sites. http://www.history.navy.mil/ Topics: History, Military, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Transportation, U.S. Military Last updated Feb 12, 2003 Olympic Flight Museum
The Web site for this Olympia, Washington state, museum features an online gallery with detailed descriptions and histories of various military aircraft. Includes information about artifacts, exhibits, lectures, and tours at the museum, which is located at Olympia Regional Airport. Also provides links to Web sites for other air museums. http://www.olympicflightmuseum.com Topics: Military, Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Transportation Last updated Sep 27, 2004 Selected Naval Documents: USS Constitution
This collection highlights events in the history of this ship (also known as "Old Ironsides"), which was "authorized by Congress in 1794, built in 1797, and launched in 1798, ... [and] saw action in one undeclared war and two official wars." Includes excerpts from historical correspondence and journals. From the Naval Historical Center, U.S. Navy. http://www.history.navy.mil/docs/war1812/const1.htm Topics: History, Military, Transportation Last updated Aug 15, 2007 Ships Present at Pearl Harbor
The Naval Historical Center provides this list of all U.S. Navy ships that were either in Pearl Harbor or within twelve miles of Oahu on December 7, 1941. The list is sorted by type and hull number. Ships that were sunk or destroyed during the Pearl Harbor attack are identified. http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq66-2.htm Topics: Military, U.S. History By Place, World War II Last updated Nov 20, 2009 SR-71 Online: An Online Aircraft Museum
Gallery of more than 1,000 "images on modern military aviation (over 600 of which are of the Lockheed Blackbirds) and fact sheets on more than a dozen military airplanes." Includes an extensive archive of documents, photos, and diagrams pertaining to the SR-17, or the Blackbird, plus brief historical narratives and specifications for other military aircraft. Searchable. http://www.sr-71.org/ Topics: Military, Photograph Collections, Transportation Last updated May 19, 2003 U.S.S. Constitution: "Old Ironsides"
Official site for this ship docked in Charlestown, Massachusetts, and recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest commissioned warship afloat. The site offers a virtual tour of this ship constructed in the 1790s, a timeline, images of the ship and its crew, event information, and related articles. Also includes links to related sites. From the U.S. Navy. http://www.ussconstitution.navy.mil/ Topics: History, Military, Transportation, U.S. History By Place Last updated Mar 30, 2005 United States Avian Hazard Advisory System (AHAS)
AHAS is an "online, near real-time, geographic information system (GIS) used for bird strike risk flight planning across the continental United States." "Since 1985 there have been over 38,000 bird-aircraft strikes recorded by the United States Air Force (USAF) that killed 33 aviators, destroyed 30 aircraft, and caused more than $500 million dollars worth of equipment damage." Includes the tool, instructions, background, FAQ, and images of bird strikes. From the USAF and Federal Aviation Administration. http://www.usahas.com/home/ Topics: Birds, Military, Transportation, U.S. Military Last updated Jan 19, 2009 USS Constitution Museum: Collections and Library: FAQ
Compilation of reference material related to the ship USS Constitution ("Old Ironsides"), which was launched in 1797 as one of the six frigates authorized by Congress in 1794. Features a bibliography, list of construction materials, dimensions, engagements and prizes, information about the nickname "Old Ironsides," and more. Includes brief facts about the other five "sister ships." From the USS Constitution Museum. http://www.ussconstitutionmuseum.org/collections/FAQs.htm Topics: History, Military, Transportation Last updated Aug 15, 2007 World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument
The "In Depth" section of this site contains text and photographs outlining the story of the USS Arizona and the events of December 7, 1941, at Pearl Harbor. Includes links to separate lists of USS Arizona casualties (with rank, service, and home state), survivors, and Pearl Harbor casualties. "Education Programs" features a lesson plan related to the memorial. From the National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/valr/index.htm Topics: Lesson Plans, Military, National Parks & Forests, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, U.S. History By Place, World War II Last updated Sep 24, 2009 |
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