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#OTD in 1917, U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Francis T. Evans performs the first loop with a seaplane in an N-9 float plane at 3,000 feet, then forces it into a spin and successfully recovers. For this contribution to the science of aviation, he is later awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Battle at Sea - #OnThisDay in 1945 - USS Sennet (SS 408) is damaged by gunfire from Japanese gunboat (No.8 Kotoshiro Maru or No.3 Showa Maru), east of Tanega Shima, but then Sennett sinks No.8 Kotoshiro Maru after it had been shelled by USS Lagarto (SS 371) and USS Haddock (SS 231). Haddock then sinks No.3 Showa Maru, which had already been shelled by Lagarto and Sennett.
Read more about the history of Naval fighting ships and subs here: https://www.history.navy.mil/…/hi…/ship-histories/danfs.html
On this day in Naval history Naval Radio Station Arlington hits the airwaves, a U.S. Navy airplane makes its first trick, and we recall Navy activity in the Pacific during World War II.
Take a trip down memory lane with Mike Sisson, a submarine veteran who served as the supply officer on board the Sturgeon-class fast attack submarine USS Drum (SSN 677).
Take a trip down memory lane with Mike Sisson, a submarine veteran who served as the supply officer on board the Sturgeon-class fast attack submarine USS Drum (SSN 677) #tbt #livinghistory
The first launch of a guided missile, the Loon, takes place aboard USS Cusk (SS 348) #OnThisDay in 1947. The Loon missile is the U.S. version of the German pulse jet-powered V-1 or "Buzz Bomb" of World War II.
Learn more about the U.S. Navy's involvement in WWI here: https://www.history.navy.mil/…/wars-confl…/world-war-ii.html
On this day in Naval history USS Macon crashes, USS Hawkbill sinks an enemy ship, and the first launch of a guided missile.
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#OTD in 1984, guided missile submarine USS Georgia (SSGN 729) is commissioned. In January 1985, she started her first strategic deterrence patrol. As an element of Task Unit 14.7.1 from September 1983 to May 1986, she was awarded a Meritorious Unit Commendation.
Georgia was redesignated to SSGN in March 2004. In October 2004, she participated as the command node of Exercise Silent Hammer to validate and showcase the new Joint Warfare and ISR capabilities.
Visit the Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships for more info: https://www.history.navy.mil/…/hi…/ship-histories/danfs.html
#Photooftheday: TBMs and SB2Cs from USS ESSEX (CV-9) over Hokadate, Japan, July 15, 1945.
More great Naval History imagery here: https://www.history.navy.mil/our-collectio…/photography.html
Amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) is commissioned #OTD in 1995. It is the sixth #USNavy ship to bear the name, and was named for the original HMS Boxer, which had been captured from the British during the War of 1812.
Learn more about USS Boxer here - http://go.usa.gov/cyAzG
The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) is commissioned #OTD in 2007. USS Gridley is named after Capt. Charles Gridley, Commander of Adm. George Dewey's flagship USS Olympia, and recipient of Adm. Dewey's famous command, "You may fire when you are ready, Gridley" in the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War.
#OTD in 1991, A-6 Intruders attack two unidentified patrol boats in the northern Arabian Gulf, destroying both. Also, restrikes are made on the Uum Qasr Naval Base, with 42 additional enemy prisoners of war surrendered to U.S. forces. U.S. Naval Air Forces
#Photooftheday: Sailors watch as waves crash high above the deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) under way in the Gulf of Oman, Sept. 6, 2009.
#Onthisday in Naval History Union Sailors come in contact with Confederate ships, the first governor is appointed over Guam, and Naval aviators attack Iraqi positions in the Arabian Gulf.
How does a U.S. Navy #Veteran show where he or she served? How does a command or unit record what missions it accomplished? Why is this important? What are we even talking about? Find out below.
U.S. Navy guided missile frigate USS Hawes (FFG 53) is commissioned #OTD in 1985. She was the first ship in the #USNavy named after Rear Adm. Richard E. Hawes.
Learn more about the ship's namesake here: http://go.usa.gov/x9MQr
