Aircraft Carriers

The First Unassisted Aircraft Carrier Landing

The first successful landing on an aircraft carrier was performed without the aid of arresting wires for stopping the plane. Instead, crew members on deck grabbed ropes tied to the plane. Edwin Dunning lands his Sopwith Pup on HMS Furious on August 2, 1917, as members of the deck crew rush to grab loops fitted… Read More »

20 Interesting Facts About Aircraft Carriers

Here are 20 Interesting Facts About Aircraft Carriers. 1-5 Interesting Facts About Aircraft Carriers 1. During WWII, the Japanese navy had submersible aircraft carriers. These carriers were able to carry three aircrafts underwater to their destinations, resurface, launch their planes and quickly dive again before they were discovered. – Source 2. One US aircraft carrier…… Read More »