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  • Hero Ships USS Hornet (Season 1, Episode 7)
  • TV Episode | Documentary, History, War

Hero Ships

USS Hornet (Season 1, Episode 7)
TV Episode | Documentary, History, War
One of the most heroic ships of World War II, CV-8 served as the flight deck for the Doolittle Tokyo raid, and its predecessor ship, the CV-12, endured 16 months of non-stop combat action, coming within 40 miles of Japan, and setting ...See moreOne of the most heroic ships of World War II, CV-8 served as the flight deck for the Doolittle Tokyo raid, and its predecessor ship, 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 included: 10 of its pilots reached "Ace in One Day" status, over 1,400 enemy planes destroyed, and a considerable amount of its Hellcat pilots became aces. Written by Lou Reda Productions See less
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Director
Grant Slawson
Producer
Liz Reph
Editor
Grant Slawson
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Updated Jun 15, 2008
Release date
Jun 15, 2008 (United States)

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