A retired Marine argues that primary source evidence proves three torpedo bomber squadron commanders deserve the nation's highest award for valor for their actions at Midway.

Notably, a future President of the United States would pilot the Avenger. The Grumman TBF Avenger was an American torpedo bomber that was given a remarkable trial by fire: the Battle of Midway.

About 75 people, including approximately 30 Marines and sailors from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, attended the annual ...

The Junkers Ju 88 became one of the most versatile aircraft used by Nazi Germany during World War II. Originally designed as a fast bomber, it evolved into multiple variants including night fighters, ...

The submerged wreckage of the Douglas TBD-1 Devastator, Bureau Number 1515. (Air and Sea Heritage Foundation) A team of maritime and naval conservation organizations are on a mission to save the last ...

Click to open image viewer. During the late 1930s the U.S. Navy began to modernize its fleet of carrier aircraft. By the end of the decade, all metal monoplane fighters, dive bombers and torpedo ...