Tag: Military
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Dewoitine D.520 in French Service
Dewoitine D.520 in French Service The Dewoitine D.520 entered frontline service in early 1940, with Groupe de Chasse I/3 becoming the first operational user. Initial deliveries in January were unarmed and used for conversion training. Combat-standard aircraft began arriving in April and May 1940; 34 such airframes reached frontline units before major operations commenced. Pilots… Read more
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Italian Battleship Conte Di Cavour
Italian Battleship Conte Di Cavour The lead ship of her class of three dreadnought battleships (along with Giulio Cesare and Leonardo da Vinci), Conte Di Cavour was launched om 10 August 1911 and commissioned into the Italian Regia Marina on 1 April 1915. She saw no action during World War One. During World War Two,… Read more
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USS San Diego (LPD-22)
USS San Diego (LPD-22) USS San Diego (LPD-22), a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock. Launched 7 May 2010 and commissioned on 19 May 2012. Read more