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There have been several ships named HORNET. The most famous one was an aircraft carrier during WW2. General Doolittle lead a flight of B-25 bombers who launched off the deck of the USS HORNET and attacked Tokyo as a symbol of defiance in response to the suprise attack on Pearl Harbor. See link.
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On what date was the USS hornet sunk?
USS Hornet sank at 1.30am on 27th October 1942.
Is the USS Hornet haunted?
Some think it is. Others do not.
Aircraft carrier Hornet fought where?
The USS Hornet was sunk during the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands.
Name of any famous aircraft carrier?
USS Enterprise, USS Lexington, USS Saratoga, HMS Ark Royal, USS Franklin D. Roosevelt, USS Hornet, USS Yorktown, USS Essex, USS Nimitz,USS Ronald Reagan, and many others.
Aircraft carrier in 1942 bombing?
Doolittle Raid; USS Hornet (Yorktown class), later sunk at the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands.
On what date was the USS hornet sunk?
USS Hornet sank at 1.30am on 27th October 1942.
Where is the USS Hornet museum?
The USS Hornet Museum is located in Almeda, California. Its address is 707 W Hornet Ave, Almeda, CA 94501. More contact information can be found on the USS Hornet Museum official website.
Did the USS hornet sink in World War 2?
Yes and No. USS Hornet, CV-8, did sink at the Battle of Santa Cruz. USS Hornet, CV-12, was renamed in honor of the sunk CV-8 and still exists. She is a museum ship in Alameda, CA
Did the USS Hornet serve in World War 1 and 2?
USS Hornet served only in the second world war. The CV-8 and the CV-12.
Is the USS Hornet haunted?
Some think it is. Others do not.
Aircraft carrier Hornet fought where?
The USS Hornet was sunk during the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands.
What are the release dates for Hero Ships - 2008 USS Hornet 1-7?
Hero Ships - 2008 USS Hornet 1-7 was released on: USA: 15 June 2008
What are the release dates for Ghost Hunters - 2004 USS Hornet 4-22?
Ghost Hunters - 2004 USS Hornet 4-22 was released on: USA: 29 October 2008
What are the release dates for Paranormal Challenge - 2011 USS Hornet 1-11?
Paranormal Challenge - 2011 USS Hornet 1-11 was released on: USA: 9 September 2011
What are the release dates for The Great Escape - 2012 Escape from the USS Hornet 1-2?
The Great Escape - 2012 Escape from the USS Hornet 1-2 was released on: USA: 1 July 2012
What were the short term effects of the Battle of Midway?
Until more could be built, the US only had the carriers USS Saratoga, USS Enterprise, USS Hornet, and the USS Wasp left in the Pacific...USS Ranger was to remain in the Atlantic as she was considered an "easy target" in the Pacific. Lexington and Yorktown (and Langley) were gone. Hornet and Wasp would be lost shortly.
What were the names of the US aircraft carriers involved in World War?
To name a few: USS Bismarck Sea USS Lexington USS Yorktown USS Hornet USS Wasp USS Princeton USS Gambier Bay USS St. Lo USS Liscome Bay
