Posted on May 21, 2017

The First Aircraft Carrier Air Strike: Camels vs. Zeppelins in the Tondern Raid

PO1 Tony Holland

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Launch, but no recovery -- predates WWII Kamikazes unintentionally

The First Aircraft Carrier Air Strike: Camels vs. Zeppelins in the Tondern Raid

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CPT Jack Durish

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Churchill was a vocal champion of naval aviation. As First Lord of the Admiralty he was in an excellent position to nurture the air services. He even learned to fly so he could better appreciate the nature of air warfare.

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1stSgt Nelson Kerr

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With only one killed I do not think that "Kamikaze" is the right analogy

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You were at 9. I hate seeing anyone sitting at 9!!!

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The First Aircraft Carrier Air Strike: Camels vs. Zeppelins in the Tondern Raid

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