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How were aircraft carriers used in Atlantic during World War 2?
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Some fleet carriers (battle carriers) were used in the Atlantic, such as the USS Wasp, USS Ranger, etc. primarily to support ground landings and hunt submarines. However, the escort carriers did most of the sub hunting.
As fleet carrier losses piled up in the Pacific, the USS Wasp had to be transfered to the Pacific, where she was later sunk by a Japanese submarine. The USS Ranger was considered to weak to be sent to the Pacific, and continued to work the Atlantic Theater.
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Were there 5 or 6 aircraft carriers in World War 2?
Even if you exclude the smaller aircraft carriers in World War 2, there were still many more than 5 or 6. The US Navy commissioned 23 aircraft carriers of the Essex class during the war, not to mention others in US service, and those used by the British and Japanese navies.
How many japanese aircraft carriers were sunk during World War 2?
The Japanese lost a total of 27 aircraft carriers....I could list them all but take my word for it you dopes!!....the "Japs" had 3 that were under construction at the end of the war.....you dopes!...hahahah!!...
What aircraft carriers were used during World War 2 in the Mediterranean?
The main carriers used in the Mediterranean were HMS Eagle, Argus, Furious, Ark Royal, Illustrious, Formidable, Victorious and Indomitable. The USS Wasp was also used to ferry aircraft to Malta twice. This does not include the smaller escort carriers. Italy was building carriers but none were finished.
Did the pilots during World War 2 that flew off the navy carriers fall under the army air corp or where they navy?
US Navy Aircraft Carriers normally operated US Navy aircraft flown by US Navy pilots; however sometimes during WW2 these aircraft carriers had US Army Air Force or US Marine Corps aircraft on-board to be flown-off by Army or Marine pilots. This was for ferrying operations. These aircraft would take off from the carriers but land on an airfield. Army pilots were not trained to land on carriers, neither were the Army aircraft equipped for carrier landings. US Marine pilots & Marine aircraft could operate from carriers if necessary, until they could be established at an airfield.
How did fighter aircraft get to the Pacific in World War 2?
Some flew some by ship as cargo or on aircraft carriers
Why are the aircraft carriers important in World War 2?
Aircraft carriers are a long range striking arm of a naval air force. Used properly they can decimate enemy fleets as the US carrier fleet did at Midway to the Japanese. In the Atlantic, British aircraft carriers were decisive to hunting down German ships. Not having aircraft carriers was possibly one of the biggest mistakes for the German navy.
Where are aircraft carriers?
There are aircraft carriers all over the world. America has about 16 of various types. Many other countries also have aircraft carriers.
How many aircraft carriers are there in the world regardless of nationality?
I know the United States has 9 aircraft carriers. Rest of the world??
What are the release dates for The Secret World of Aircraft Carriers - 1999?
The Secret World of Aircraft Carriers - 1999 was released on: USA: 14 June 1999
What was the most important weapons of World War 2?
Aircraft carriers (aircraft).
Were there 5 or 6 aircraft carriers in World War 2?
Even if you exclude the smaller aircraft carriers in World War 2, there were still many more than 5 or 6. The US Navy commissioned 23 aircraft carriers of the Essex class during the war, not to mention others in US service, and those used by the British and Japanese navies.
Where are the aircraft carriers?
Navy bases around the world.
Why were aircraft carriers invented?
Aircraft carriers were invented so the products could be transported across the world quicker, because plane is the quickest mode of transport in the world. I ;)
What was largest aircraft carrier during world war 2?
The Essex class of the US Navy were the largest carriers in WW2.
How many aircraft carriers are there in one world alliance?
About 69
How many japanese aircraft carriers were sunk during World War 2?
The Japanese lost a total of 27 aircraft carriers....I could list them all but take my word for it you dopes!!....the "Japs" had 3 that were under construction at the end of the war.....you dopes!...hahahah!!...
What aircraft carriers were used during World War 2 in the Mediterranean?
The main carriers used in the Mediterranean were HMS Eagle, Argus, Furious, Ark Royal, Illustrious, Formidable, Victorious and Indomitable. The USS Wasp was also used to ferry aircraft to Malta twice. This does not include the smaller escort carriers. Italy was building carriers but none were finished.
