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USS Hornet

One of the most heroic ships of World War II, CV-8 served as the flight deck for the Doolittle Tokyo raid, and its successor, the CV-12, endured 16 months of non-stop combat action, coming within 40 miles of Japan, and setting incredible wartime records. Some of those feats include: an amazing 10 pilots reaching “Ace in One Day” status; over 1,400 enemy planes destroyed; and an impressive number of Hellcat pilots who became aces.

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  • Originally Aired June 15, 2008
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Created July 17, 2013 by
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  • Modified July 17, 2013 by
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