Ely used a wooden platform constructed over the United States' Birmingham cruiser to develop the basis of the aircraft carrier ... for a perfect takeoff or landing, and Ely's efforts were far ...
The pilot who landed the C-130 on the carrier experienced extreme challenges due to the short runway length, but modifications to the aircraft allowed for successful takeoffs and landings.
When the British experimental jet fighter touched down on the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Ocean nearly eight decades ago, it wasn't just a historic landing — it was a giant leap in naval ...
The de Havilland Vampire was adapted for naval use, becoming the aptly named Sea Vampire. When the British experimental jet fighter touched down on the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Ocean nearly ...