The Douglas SBD Dauntless may have been slow, but it was a force to be reckoned with. Known for its devastating accuracy and impact on naval warfare, this dive bomber earned its place in history.

Pilot John Leppla, right, was a WWII Navy ace, credited with shooting down five Japanese aircraft in aerial combat before he was shot down and declared Missing in Action. (U.S. Navy/National ...

When one thinks of U.S. Navy aircraft carrier operations in the months leading up to the Battle of Midway, one name that readily comes to mind is Lt. Edward “Butch” O’Hare, the F4F-3 Wildcat ...