Exactly 100 years ago today, on August 31, 1923, the maiden #flight of the U.S. #Navy's first aircraft carrier, the #USS #Langley (CV-1), took place. The converted #collier #ship successfully demonstrated the concept of a ship designed specifically for launching and recovering #aircraft. This historic event marked a significant step in the evolution of naval aviation, setting the stage for the development of modern #aircraft #carriers that would play crucial roles in naval operations and #warfare. The USS Langley's maiden flight highlighted the potential of aircraft carriers as essential components of naval fleets #worldwide.
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