JOURNAL ARTICLE

America’s First Aircraft Carrier, USS Langley and the Dawn of U.S. Naval Aviation.

  • Published In: Journal of America's Military Past, 2025, v. 50, n. 1. P. 106 1 of 2

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 2

Abstract

The article discusses the history of America's first aircraft carrier, USS Langley, and the dawn of U.S. naval aviation. It highlights the transition of Langley from a collier to an experimental aircraft carrier and later a seaplane tender. The text also explores the challenges faced by Langley during World War II, including its escape from the Philippines when the Japanese attacked. Additionally, it touches on the importance of fleet exercises for carriers and the innovations that shaped naval aviation, such as the development of tailhooks for aircraft landings. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of America's Military Past. 2025/01, Vol. 50, Issue 1, p106
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2771-5493
  • Accession Number:184636746
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