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Where was the World War II Higgins plant in New Orleans City Park, and what did it build?
Today, a plaque near the City Park Avenue driveway entrance to Delgado’s O’Keefe Administration Building recognizes the ...
'I couldn't play on beach because of landmines'
Celia Henry, 83, from Cambois, Northumberland, recalls asking her mum why there was scaffolding on the beach and being told: ...
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‘Greatest Generation’ reflect on WWII service at NUWC Newport
About 10,000 Sailors served aboard 130 landing craft support (LCS) ships during World War II. The last two surviving LCS ...
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Museum approved for WW2 amphibious landing craft
A museum will be built in Lincolnshire to house a World War Two landing craft after an application was granted. The Buffalo LVT (landing vehicle, tracked) was dug up by volunteers in Crowland in 2021.
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Australia And The U.S. Must Combine Their Heavy/Medium Landing Ship Programs
After World War II, with the advent of super-sized, integrated amphibious shipping, the utilitarian LST-type landing craft was de-emphasized. But the potential contribution from LST-like vessels ...
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Members of the ‘Greatest Generation’ reflect on World War II service during presentation at NUWC Division Newport
By NUWC Division Newport Public Affairs About 10,000 Sailors served aboard 130 landing craft support (LCS) ships during World ...
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Crowland WWII Buffalo LVT dug up after 74 years underground
A World War Two landing craft buried 30ft (9m) underground for the past 74 years has been unearthed by volunteers. The Buffalo LVT was brought in to provide flood defences around Crowland ...
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Falklands' war landing craft, wins 2022 Flagship Award of the Year
During the 1982 Falklands war, Foxtrot 8 played a crucial part, together with other amphibious craft. A Mk2 Landing Craft, Vehicle Personnel (LCVP), the Foxtrot 8 contributed to taking the task ...