A Japanese Seaplane Could Help U.S. Military
David Alman, War on the Rocks
During World War II, Japan, like most other nations with maritime operations, maintained a large and capable fleet of seaplanes. The United States lost interest, however. The U.S. military gave up its seaplanes for four reasons: First, World War II ended with a network of long runways in Europe, Asia, and elsewhere. This made the seaplane's ability to land on water seem less relevant. Second, the