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In a first, explorers at WWII shipwreck discover aircraft from legendary Battle of Midway

The most surprising find was the first-ever discovery of underwater aircraft that had flown on the Midway battlefield, NOAA said. Previous missions have investigated ships that took part in the battle, but the dive on April 20 found aircraft that had engaged in the air and sea battle.

FOX News on MSN · 5h

Divers discover vintage car in WWII shipwreck

A vintage Ford Super Deluxe car was discovered by divers while exploring the USS Yorktown, which was sunk during World War II in 1942 during the Battle of Midway.

Hosted on MSN · 10h

NOAA’s Deep Dive Into a WWII Shipwreck Reveals an Unexpected Discovery

During a recent deep-sea expedition, NOAA researchers exploring a sunken World War II aircraft carrier stumbled upon something completely unexpected.

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Popular Mechanics · 13h

A Classic Car Appeared on a Sunken WWII Aircraft Carrier. No One Knows Who Put It There.

USS Yorktown (CV-5)—an aircraft carrier commissioned in September 1937 and sunk in October 1942—was equipped with 24 Oerlikon 20mm guns, 60 lb protective decks, and 90 aircraft. And, as it turns out, it also held one “1940-41 Ford Super Deluxe ‘Woody’ in black.”

The Jerusalem Post · 8h

Sunken WWII Carrier at Midway Reveals Surprise: ‘Why Is There a Car on This Boat?’

A recent deep-sea exploration by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) led to a surprise discovery within the wreckage of the USS Yorktown, a World War II aircraft carrier sunk during the Battle of Midway. Oceanographers were amazed to find a car inside the ship's hangar.

The Daily Beast on MSN · 1d

Mysterious Car Found in Sunken WWII Aircraft Carrier

A World War II era U.S. aircraft carrier that sank in the Pacific over 80 years ago is now at the heart of a new automotive mystery, the Daily Mail reported. During a recent expedition to the iconic wreck site—located about 1,

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Mysterious Ford automobile found in hangar of USS-Yorktown shipwreck that sank during WWII

The USS Yorktown was commissioned in 1937 and took part in several World War II missions in the Pacific before it went down ...

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Restoring Aviation’s Past: How WWII warbirds continue to inspire new generations

As new aircraft take to the skies, many historical planes face decay and risk being forgotten. Fortunately, dedicated ...

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WWII dive bomber found on Pacific floor — with a bomb still attached, NOAA says

The Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bomber was trapped inside the USS Yorktown with this bomb still attached to its cradle. The aircraft carrier was sunk by a Japanese submarine after the 1942 Battle of ...

The Mercury on MSN2h

Boyertown aviation museum raffles ride on WWII aircraft

To help fund operating expenses, the General Spaatz Museum is selling raffle tickets for four random winners to take a flight ...

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