Part Two
Korea, and later Vietnam, offer a reminder of the utility of naval aviation. As the Cold War deepens, Soviet ballistic missiles in Cuba brings the nation to the brink of nuclear war. Another important function of naval aviation – reconnaissance – rallies world opinion and helps diffuse the crisis. The episode concludes by exploring the technological evolutions that continue to transform the field.
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