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Who is Eugene Ely? (What did he do?)
Eugene Ely was the first pilot to take off from a ship (14 November 1910), he also made the first successful landing on the deck of a ship (18 January 1911).
What does CV1 mean?
Carrier Vessel 1 model
What is the EA-6B Prowler designed for?
Carrier and advanced base operations
What does USS mean?
United States Ship
When was USS Langley’s commission date?
20 March 1922
What is logistics?
The aspect of military or naval operations that deals with the procurement, distribution, maintenance, and replacement of materials and personnel.
What was the first aircraft carrier?
USS Langley
What is the angled flight deck?
Allows a carrier to launch and recover aircraft at the same time. (1952)
What were the two turning points of WWII?
Pearl harbor and Coral Sea
What can a steam catapult do?
Can propel a 60,000lb aircraft to a speed of 150 mph in 2 seconds. (1954)
What does nuclear power allow?
Allows carriers to accommodate more planes and larger crews. (1961)
What does F/A mean?
Fighter/Attack
What was the first carrier-launched strike-fighter?
F/A-18 Hornet
How many tactical squadrons does the F/A-18 Hornet operate in from air stations worldwide?
37
What kind of aircraft is the C-2A Greyhound
Logistics