The name Matagorda usually lands on a map, not a ship’s stern, but in World War II it did both. USS Matagorda took its name from Matagorda Bay and went ...

The United States Navy operates some of the oldest military installations in the world, but not all of them are relevant to aviation. From early seaplane ramps to modern carrier air wing hubs, a few ...

"The end of an era in naval seaplane aviation"--Cover. Summary This publication is intended to provide a comprehensive accounting of the U.S. Navy's last production seaplane, from its post-war ...

The year was 1916, just 12½ years after the Wright brothers had their first successful flight at Kitty Hawk. World War I was underway in Europe, and the U.S. would join the fray the following year.