General History: USS Hornet (CV-8) - The Unluckiest Yorktown

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If you ask about USS Hornet, the answer will almost always be either CV-12 or the Doolittle Raid. The short but eventful history of CV-8 is, largely, forgotten or ignored. Unless you actually dig into the topic, that is.

A shame, since while certainly unlucky, USS Hornet CV-8 still served well. Doolittle couldn't have done his raid without her. And Enterprise might not have survived the war, had Hornet not been at her side at Santa Cruz.

She should be remembered for more than just being an aircraft ferry.

Further Reading:
https://www.amazon.com/Ship-that-Held...
https://www.amazon.com/U-S-Aircraft-C...
https://www.amazon.com/Carrier-Strike...
https://www.amazon.com/Shattered-Swor...

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