Retired Navy. Capt. Royce Williams' aerial derring-do during the Korean War is perhaps one of the greatest solo achievements in U.S. combat aviation history. Yet, for a half-century, it was erased ...
Dive into the remarkable story of the USS Oriskany, also known as the "Mighty O," an iconic American aircraft carrier.
The ship has become a diver's destination. April 27, 2008 — -- In its first life, the USS Oriskany became the first aircraft carrier to sail around Cape Horn on June 29, 1952. After being ...
PENSACOLA, Fla. — The "Mighty O" saw action in Korea and Vietnam and was home base of John McCain before he was taken captive by the North Vietnamese, but the aircraft carrier's greatest fame could ...
BLOOMINGTON - When the aircraft carrier USS Oriskany sank, it reminded Don Landers of Mickey Rooney. The Navy blew holes in the 888-foot rusted hulk on Wednesday, sinking it in the Gulf of Mexico to ...