CH-53 Sea StallionSikorsky CH 53D Sea Stallion helicopter model. The CH 53D is a more capable version of the CH 53A introduced into the Marine Corps in 1966. CH 53Ds, with improved engines and increased power, are also used to recover downed aircraft, sweep mined areas and, if necessary, tow distressed ships. Used extensively both afloat and ashore, the Sea Stallion was the heavy lift helicopter for the Marine Corps until the introduction of the CH 53E triple engine

Howard Hughes was a millionaire who loved airplanes

the F-111 evolved in response to a joint services requirement in the 1960s for a long-range interceptor (US Navy) and deep-strike interdictor (USAF)

the improvements to the trainer meant it climbed faster

The design was further refined and developed into the A6M Zero

Lindbergh's historic flight of the Ryan NYP

Production ended in 1983 after 250 units were produced

Although production then ceased in Russia

and Avro Canada in particular

Hood saw action in a variety of theaters

It has been retired from US Navy use and can only be seen in museums

paving the way for future advancements in AEW&C

because it was extremely maneuvreable