Even though the Illinois no longer exists, a small fragment of it remains to remind us of what might have been. America’s ...

While this carrier was not as celebrated as other classes, it still earned two battle stars throughout the war. The Essex-class was an iconic group of aircraft carriers vital to the United States ...

On March 18, 1945, the Douglas XTB2D-1 Skypirate took its maiden flight, showcasing its potential as a powerful carrier-based ...

Sixty-five aircraft carriers had been added to the fleet: ¶ Six carriers of the Essex class. ¶ Nine converted cruiser carriers (Independence class), which are flattops built on cruiser hulls ...