Our mission is to utilize USS Hornet and the collections, exhibitions, and educational programming to promote awareness and understanding of history, science, technology, and service.

USS Hornet CV-12 is one of the 24 legendary Essex-class aircraft carriers constructed during and after World War II. Built at Newport News, Virginia, she is the eighth ship to be named “Hornet.”

Aug 8, 2024 · USS Hornet (CV-8) was the third and final member of the Yorktown-class, commissioned just weeks before the attack on Pearl Harbor. As a pre-World War II vessel, her size was limited in …

On the return to Earth, both Apollo 11 and 12 were recovered in the South Pacific by USS Hornet. Specially trained Navy swimmers secured the capsule and airlifted its crew to the carrier.

Embark on an Unforgettable Overnight AdventureThe USS Hornet Museum offers a unique and exciting overnight experience for individuals, families, and...

Our mission is to utilize USS Hornet and the collections, exhibitions, and educational programming to promote awareness and understanding of history, science, technology, and service.

Our Mission is to utilize USS Hornet and its collections, exhibitions, and educational programming to inspire and to promote awareness and understanding of history, science, technology, and service. …

Aug 5, 2024 · USS Hornet CV-8 The seventh U.S. Navy ship named Hornet was an early aircraft carrier commissioned in October 1941. USS Hornet...

Adopted by the Navy in 1984, the F/A-18 Hornet is one of the most successful designs in the history of naval aviation. It replaced the F-4 Phantom and F-14 Tomcat as an air-to-air “fighter” and the A-6 …

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