Want your pilot back? It's going to cost you. During World War II, destroyers picked up downed pilots and air crew and held them for "ransom." Aircraft carriers liberated the "hostages" by sending over a special treat: ice cream.  | Intrepid Museum | Facebook

Destroyers are fast, maneuverable, long endurance warships that are used to escort and defend larger vessels such as carriers belonging to a convoy or battle group. In World War II, destroyers had radar and anti-aircraft guns to help in their escort role where they would go in before the rest of the fleet and destroy powerful short range attackers...clearing the way for the heavier armed, slower moving, goliath battleships. #destroyer #deadliest #destroyers #warships | Destiny Media