The 100th Anniversary of the USS Langley
Mar 28, 2022
By
Thomas Paone
As we commemorate the 100th anniversary of US Navy aircraft carrier aviation, it is a good time to reflect on the ship that started it all. Although we have had great programs discussing the technology of today’s naval aviation, it all started with the United State's first aircraft carrier, the USS Langley (CV-1).
The USS Langley offered incredible service during its career with the US Navy and provided naval aviators with the training and experience needed for a new era of naval warfare. US aircraft carriers built with the lessons learned from the Langley served throughout World War II, and US aircraft carriers continue to be a critical component of the US military to this day.
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