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Episode97

July 04, 2022

Marine Aviation E97 From Wildcats to F-35s: The Marine Airpower Revolution

Marine Aviation E97 From Wildcats to F-35s: The Marine Airpower Revolution
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This episode is the final chapter in the story of Marine aviation and how it matured into one of the most advanced and reliable combat arms of the U.S. military. We'll follow the journey from the skies over Guadalcanal to carrier ops, the Korean mountains, and the jungles of Vietnam. From humble beginnings, Marine aviation became a force that could strike anywhere, anytime, with precision, speed, and overwhelming firepower.

References

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  2. Board to Reexamine the Adequacy of Present Concept of Mission and Functions of the Marine Corps. An Evaluation of Air Operations Affecting the U. S. Marine Corps in World War II. Quantico, Virginia: Marine Corps Schools, 1945.
  3. Chant, D. C. J. (1947). Devilbirds: The Story of United States Marine Corps Aviation in World War II (1st ed.). Harper.
  4. Fisher, E. F., & Weinert, R. P. (1963). Combat Data Concerning the Effectiveness of Close Air Support. OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF MILITARY HISTORY (ARMY) WASHINGTON DC.
  5. Keller, R. P. (1954). Trained for Support. Marine Corps Gazette, 38(5), 28–31.
  6. Marine Aviation -- It Provides Air Support for the Corps Ground Forces. (1964). Navy, The Magazine of Sea Power, 7(6), 20–23.
  7. Marine aviation in the Philippines. (1951). Historical Division, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps.
  8. McClure, G. C. (1962). Take Cover in the Air. Marine Corps Gazette, 46(4), 52–53.
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  14. Sherrod, R. (2022). History of Marine Corps Aviation in World War II (1st ed.). Combat Forces Press.
  15. The Chambers Board's findings are summarized in Turnbull & Lord, History of US Naval Aviation, pp. 33-34.
  16. Tutton, M. R. (1961). Marine Corps Aviation. United States Naval Institute Proceedings, 87(5), 48–53.
  17. United States Marine Corps. (1948, November). Amphibious Operations-Employment of Helicopters (PHIB-31).

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