History

History of the Hornet

THE TWO HUNDRED YEAR LEGACY OF HORNET

Heritage – two hundred year legacy of the USS Hornet name includes CV-8 Log

World War II – brief history includes HORNET’s Combat Record

Cold War – WestPac tours and Vietnam

Apollo – read the Flight Profile from Apollo 11 and America’s first moon landing
 
Ship’s Log (Ship Specifications, Commanding Officers, and Timeline)

Statistics – list of ship specifications and armament

The Crew

Gallery of Historical Photos

Other Hornet Web Sites

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