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Navy Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist (EAWS) common core review: the enlisted warfare program rules (OPNAVINST 1414.9C, MILPERSMAN 1220-060, the 2020 COMNAVAIRFOR EAWS changes), Navy aircraft missions and characteristics (F/A-18, EA-18G, E-2, C-2, P-8A, MH-60R/S, CMV-22B, E-6B) and naval aviation heritage (USS Langley, NC-4, Midway, carrier evolution). Sources: official Navy directives, navy.mil fact files and Naval History and Heritage Command pages.
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01Under OPNAVINST 1414.9C, who is the warfare program sponsor for the enlisted aviation warfare specialist program?
Commander, Naval Air Forces (COMNAVAIRFOR). OPNAVINST 1414.9C lists CNAF as sponsor of the aviation warfare specialist program.
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“Aviation warfare specialist –Commander, Naval Air Forces.”
— OPNAVINST 1414.9C, Navy Enlisted Warfare Qualification Programs (27 Jan 2022, current), p. 1 ↗02Under the June 2020 EAWS changes, what technical qualification level must Sailors attain before enrolling?
Work center supervisor level. Sailors must attain in-rating technical qualifications through that level before EAWS enrollment.
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“The updated COMNAVAIRFORINST 1414.2A instruction requires Sailors to attain in-rating technical qualifications up to the work center supervisor level prior to enrolling in the EAWS program.”
— Naval Air Forces Announces Changes to Enlisted Air Warfare Specialist Program, navy.mil news story (19 Jun 2020) ↗03Under the June 2020 EAWS changes, what are the standard paygrade and in-rating qualification criteria for enrollment?
E-5 or senior, complete in all in-rating qualifications, and qualified up to Journeyman/Workcenter Supervisor. These are the listed enrollment criteria.
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“E-5 or senior Complete in all in-rating qualifications Qualified up to Journeyman/Workcenter Supervisor”
— Naval Air Forces Announces Changes to Enlisted Air Warfare Specialist Program, navy.mil news story (19 Jun 2020) ↗04Under the June 2020 EAWS changes, when may a Sailor temporarily assigned to an aviation command enroll?
When assigned for more than 120 days and qualified as Journeyman/Workcenter Supervisor in their rating. Both conditions apply to temporarily assigned Sailors.
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“Sailors assigned temporarily (TAD) to an aviation command for more than 120 days are eligible if they are qualified as Journeyman/Workcenter Supervisor in their respective rating.”
— Naval Air Forces Announces Changes to Enlisted Air Warfare Specialist Program, navy.mil news story (19 Jun 2020) ↗05Under the June 2020 EAWS changes, how may Sailors assigned to select support type commands qualify?
Through a memorandum of understanding. Sailors at select support type commands retain this qualification pathway.
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“Sailors assigned to select support type commands will still be able to qualify through a memorandum of understanding (MOU).”
— Naval Air Forces Announces Changes to Enlisted Air Warfare Specialist Program, navy.mil news story (19 Jun 2020) ↗06Under the June 2020 EAWS changes, whose approval is required for an otherwise eligible E-4 to enroll?
The command master chief or command senior enlisted leader. An E-4 may enroll with CMC or CSEL approval.
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“A third-class petty officer (E-4) may enroll with command master chief (CMC) or command senior enlisted leader (CSEL) approval”
— Naval Air Forces Announces Changes to Enlisted Air Warfare Specialist Program, navy.mil news story (19 Jun 2020) ↗07Under the June 2020 EAWS changes, what evaluation and advancement exam results must an E-4 have for enrollment?
An early promote on the most recent periodic evaluation and a score of at least 50 on the most recent advancement exam. Both performance criteria are required.
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“if they have an early promote (EP) on their most recent periodic evaluation and a score of 50 or better on their most recent advancement exam.”
— Naval Air Forces Announces Changes to Enlisted Air Warfare Specialist Program, navy.mil news story (19 Jun 2020) ↗08Under the June 2020 EAWS changes, may Sailors in paygrades E-3 and below enroll?
No. Sailors in paygrades E-3 and below are not eligible to enroll.
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“Sailors in paygrades E-3 and below are not eligible to enroll.”
— Naval Air Forces Announces Changes to Enlisted Air Warfare Specialist Program, navy.mil news story (19 Jun 2020) ↗09Under the June 2020 EAWS changes, which duty-status groups are identified for enrollment at designated permanent assignments?
Active duty, SELRES, and FTS Sailors. The enrollment provision identifies these groups at the listed permanent assignments.
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“Active duty, SELRES and FTS Sailors permanently assigned to CVN, LHA and LHD class ships, aviation squadrons, maintenance facilities (Fleet Readiness Centers/Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Depots) and the Naval Air Warfare Development Center (NAWDC) are eligible to enroll”
— Naval Air Forces Announces Changes to Enlisted Air Warfare Specialist Program, navy.mil news story (19 Jun 2020) ↗10According to MILPERSMAN 1220-060, what designation must an EAWS-qualified Sailor use after the rating title?
The designation (AW). EAWS-qualified individuals shall place it after their rating title.
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“An Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist (EAWS) qualified individual shall use “(AW)” after the rating title.”
— MILPERSMAN 1220-060, Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist (EAWS) Designation (22 Aug 2002), p. 2 ↗11According to MILPERSMAN 1220-060, what qualification and designator assignment does the EAWS service record entry document?
Qualification as an Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist and assignment of the EAWS (AW) designator. The entry records that qualification and assignment occurred that date.
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““(Date) Qualified as an Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist (EAWS) this date and assigned the EAWS (AW) designator.””
— MILPERSMAN 1220-060, Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist (EAWS) Designation (22 Aug 2002), p. 2 ↗12According to MILPERSMAN 1220-060, when should evaluation comments document approved EAWS qualification?
In the member’s next evaluation. Relevant comments should follow approval of the qualification.
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“Once qualification has been approved relevant comments should be made in the member’s next evaluation.”
— MILPERSMAN 1220-060, Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist (EAWS) Designation (22 Aug 2002), p. 2 ↗13According to MILPERSMAN 1220-060, under what condition does a Sailor lose an earned EAWS designation?
Disqualification for cause as determined by the commanding officer. Otherwise, the qualified Sailor retains the designation.
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“Once qualification is achieved Aviation Warfare Specialist will retain the designation unless disqualified for cause as determined by the CO.”
— MILPERSMAN 1220-060, Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist (EAWS) Designation (22 Aug 2002), p. 2 ↗14According to MILPERSMAN 1220-060, who must disqualify an EAWS-qualified member who no longer meets the requirements?
The member’s commanding officer. The CO shall disqualify a previously qualified member who fails to continue meeting the requirements.
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“Should an enlisted member previously qualified fail to continue to meet the requirements, then that member shall be disqualified by the member’s CO.”
— MILPERSMAN 1220-060, Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist (EAWS) Designation (22 Aug 2002), p. 2 ↗15According to MILPERSMAN 1220-060, where must EAWS disqualification be documented after the member is notified?
In the service record and the next periodic evaluation. The service record must contain the specifics, and the evaluation must include appropriate comments.
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“Members, once notified of their disqualification, shall have the s pecifics of this action entered in their service records with appropriate comments entered in the next periodic evaluation as follows:”
— MILPERSMAN 1220-060, Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist (EAWS) Designation (22 Aug 2002), p. 2 ↗16What are the F/A-18 Hornet's principal fighter and attack missions?
Fighter escort and fleet air defense; force projection, interdiction, and close and deep air support. Its missions depend on whether it operates in fighter or attack mode.
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“In its fighter mode, the F/A-18 is used primarily as a fighter escort and for fleet air defense; in its attack mode, it is used for force projection, interdiction and close and deep air support.”
— U.S. Navy Fact File: F/A-18A-D Hornet and F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, navy.mil (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗17How do crew accommodations differ among F/A-18A/B/C/D Hornet variants?
The F/A-18A and C are single-seat aircraft; the F/A-18B and D are two-seaters.
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“The F/A-18A and C are single seat aircraft, while the F/A-18B and D are two seaters.”
— U.S. Navy Fact File: F/A-18A-D Hornet and F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, navy.mil (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗18What engines power the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet?
Two F414-GE-400 turbofan engines. Each produces 22,000 pounds of static thrust.
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“Two F414-GE-400 turbofan engines. 22,000 pounds (9,977 kg) static thrust per engine”
— U.S. Navy Fact File: F/A-18A-D Hornet and F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, navy.mil (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗19When did the F/A-18 Hornet first fly and enter Marine Corps and Navy operational service?
First flight was in 1978; Marine Corps service began in 1983 and Navy service in 1984. These mark its first flight and operational introductions.
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“The F/A-18 Hornet completed its first flight in 1978 and entered operational service with the Marine Corps in 1983 and the U.S. Navy in 1984.”
— U.S. Navy Fact File: F/A-18A-D Hornet and F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, navy.mil (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗20What is the EA-18G Growler's primary function?
Airborne Electronic Attack.
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“The EA-18G Growler, an Airborne Electronic Attack aircraft, integrates the latest electronic attack technology,”
— U.S. Navy Fact File: EA-18G Growler, navy.mil (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗21What engines power the EA-18G Growler?
Two F414-GE-400 turbofan engines. Each provides 22,000 pounds of static thrust.
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“Two F414-GE-400 turbofan engines. 22,000 pounds (9,977 kg) static thrust per engine”
— U.S. Navy Fact File: EA-18G Growler, navy.mil (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗22How many crewmembers does the EA-18G Growler carry?
Two.
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“Crew: 2 Armament: Two AIM-120, two AGM-88 HARM, three ALQ-99”
— U.S. Navy Fact File: EA-18G Growler, navy.mil (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗23When did the EA-18G Growler achieve initial operational capability and first deploy with VAQ-132?
September 2009 and November 2010, respectively. Initial operational capability preceded VAQ-132's first deployment.
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“Initial operational capability (IOC) in September 2009 with first deployment for VAQ-132 in November 2010.”
— U.S. Navy Fact File: EA-18G Growler, navy.mil (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗24What missions does the E-2 Hawkeye perform for the Carrier Strike Group and Joint Force Commander?
All-weather airborne early warning, airborne battle management, and command and control. These functions support both commanders.
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“The Hawkeye provides all-weather airborne early warning, airborne battle management and command and control functions for the Carrier Strike Group and Joint Force Commander.”
— U.S. Navy Fact File: E-2 Hawkeye, navy.mil (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗25How many crewmembers does the E-2 Hawkeye carry?
Five.
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“The E-2 is a twin engine, five crewmember, high-wing turboprop aircraft with a 24-foot diameter radar rotodome attached to the upper fuselage.”
— U.S. Navy Fact File: E-2 Hawkeye, navy.mil (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗26What engines and power rating are listed for the E-2 Hawkeye?
Two Allison T-56-A427 turboprop engines, each rated at 5,100 shaft horsepower.
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“Propulsion: Two Allison T-56-A427 turboprop engines; (5,100 shaft horsepower each)”
— U.S. Navy Fact File: E-2 Hawkeye, navy.mil (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗27When did the E-2C Hawkeye become operational?
1973. The E-2C later surpassed one million flight hours in August 2004.
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“The E-2C became operational in 1973 and surpassed one million flight hours in August 2004.”
— U.S. Navy Fact File: E-2 Hawkeye, navy.mil (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗28What is the C-2A Greyhound's primary function?
Carrier On-board Delivery, or COD.
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“Primary Function: Carrier On-board Delivery (COD) aircraft Contractor: Grumman Corporation”
— U.S. Navy Fact File: C-2A Greyhound, navy.mil (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗29What engines power the C-2A Greyhound, and what is their individual power rating?
Two Allison T56-A-425 turboprop engines, each producing 4,600 shaft horsepower. These engines form the listed propulsion system.
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“Propulsion: Two Allison T56-A-425 turboprop engines; 4,600 shaft horsepower each”
— U.S. Navy Fact File: C-2A Greyhound, navy.mil (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗30How many crewmembers does the C-2A Greyhound carry?
Four.
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“Range: 1,000 nautical miles (1150.77945 statute miles) Crew: Four”
— U.S. Navy Fact File: C-2A Greyhound, navy.mil (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗31When did the first C-2A Greyhound prototype fly, and when did production begin?
The first prototype flew in 1964, and production began the following year (1965).
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“The first of two prototypes flew in 1964 and production began the following year.”
— U.S. Navy Fact File: C-2A Greyhound, navy.mil (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗32What missions does the P-8A Poseidon conduct?
Anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and humanitarian response. The P-8A performs all four mission areas.
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“The P-8A conducts anti-submarine warfare; anti-surface warfare; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), and humanitarian response.”
— U.S. Navy Fact File: P-8A Poseidon, navy.mil (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗33What engines power the P-8A Poseidon, and what thrust does each produce?
Two CFM 56-7B engines, each producing 27,300 pounds of thrust.
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“2 CFM 56-7B engines with 27,300 lbs. thrust each”
— U.S. Navy Fact File: P-8A Poseidon, navy.mil (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗34How many crewmembers does the P-8A Poseidon carry?
Nine.
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“Weight: Maximum gross takeoff, 189,200 pounds (85,820 kilograms) Crew: Nine”
— U.S. Navy Fact File: P-8A Poseidon, navy.mil (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗35What are the MH-60R Seahawk's primary missions?
Anti-submarine warfare, surface warfare, electromagnetic warfare, command and control, and non-combat operations. These are identified as its primary missions.
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“MH-60R Seahawk primary missions are anti-submarine warfare, surface warfare, electromagnetic warfare, command and control, and non-combat operations.”
— U.S. Navy Fact File: MH-60R Seahawk, navy.mil (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗36Which legacy aircraft did the MH-60R Seahawk replace?
The SH-60B and SH-60F. The MH-60R and its mission systems replaced both legacy aircraft.
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“The MH-60R and its mission systems replaced the fleet's legacy SH-60B and SH-60F aircraft.”
— U.S. Navy Fact File: MH-60R Seahawk, navy.mil (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗37How many crewmembers does the MH-60R Seahawk carry?
Three.
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“Weight: 15,170 pounds (empty), 23,500 pounds (max gross) Crew: Three”
— U.S. Navy Fact File: MH-60R Seahawk, navy.mil (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗38What are the MH-60S Seahawk's primary functions?
Anti-surface warfare, combat support, and humanitarian operations.
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“Primary Function: Anti-Surface Warfare, Combat Support, Humanitarian Contractor: Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company”
— U.S. Navy Fact File: MH-60S Seahawk, navy.mil (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗39When did the MH-60S Seahawk achieve initial and full operational capability?
Initial operational capability in August 2002 and full operational capability in 2016.
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“Initial Operational Capability (IOC) date: August 2002 Full Operational Capability (FOC) date: 2016”
— U.S. Navy Fact File: MH-60S Seahawk, navy.mil (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗40What engines power the MH-60S Seahawk?
Two GE T700-GE-401C or -401D engines.
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“Propulsion: 2× GE T700-GE-401C or -401D Length: 64 feet, 10 inches”
— U.S. Navy Fact File: MH-60S Seahawk, navy.mil (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗41How many crewmembers does the MH-60S Seahawk carry?
Four.
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“Weight: 14,430 pounds (empty), 23,500 pounds (max gross) Crew: Four”
— U.S. Navy Fact File: MH-60S Seahawk, navy.mil (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗42What is the CMV-22B Osprey's primary function?
Carrier Onboard Delivery. It transports personnel, mail, supplies, and high-priority cargo from shore bases to aircraft carriers at sea.
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“Primary Function: Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD), transporting personnel, mail, supplies and high-priority cargo from shore bases to aircraft carriers at sea.”
— U.S. Navy Fact File: V-22B Osprey (CMV-22B), navy.mil (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗43What is the CMV-22B Osprey's crew composition?
Four: a pilot, copilot, and two crew chiefs. The crew entry also lists 24 troops.
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“Crew: four (pilot, copilot, two crew chiefs) and 24 troops”
— U.S. Navy Fact File: V-22B Osprey (CMV-22B), navy.mil (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗44In what year did the V-22 Osprey first fly?
1989. Since that first flight the V-22 has flown more than 700,000 flight hours across all variants.
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“Since first flight in 1989, the V-22 has flown more than 700,000 flight hours across all variants.”
— U.S. Navy Fact File: V-22B Osprey (CMV-22B), navy.mil (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗45What roles does the E-6B Mercury perform?
Communications relay and strategic airborne command post.
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“The E-6B Mercury is a communications relay and strategic airborne command post aircraft.”
— U.S. Navy Fact File: E-6B Mercury, navy.mil (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗46What engines power the E-6B Mercury?
Four CFM-56-2A-2 high-bypass turbofans.
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“Propulsion: Four CFM-56-2A-2 high-bypass turbofans Length: 150 feet, 4 inches (45.8 meters)”
— U.S. Navy Fact File: E-6B Mercury, navy.mil (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗47When did the Navy accept the first E-6B Mercury, and when did it assume its dual operational mission?
December 1997 and October 1998, respectively. Acceptance preceded the start of its dual operational mission.
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“The Navy accepted the first E-6B aircraft in December 1997 and the E-6B assumed its dual operational mission in October 1998.”
— U.S. Navy Fact File: E-6B Mercury, navy.mil (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗48What distinction does USS Langley hold in U.S. naval aviation history?
First U.S. aircraft carrier. Langley served as a test platform for the aircraft carrier ship type.
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“Langley underwent conversion to serve as a test platform for the aircraft carrier ship type. As the U.S. Navy’s first, she was the scene of numerous milestone events.”
— Naval History and Heritage Command, DANFS: Langley I (CV-1) (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗49Where was USS Langley converted into the first U.S. aircraft carrier?
Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Virginia. The ship underwent conversion there into the first U.S. aircraft carrier.
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“The ship underwent conversion into the first U.S. aircraft carrier at the Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, VA.”
— Naval History and Heritage Command, DANFS: Langley I (CV-1) (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗50When was USS Langley recommissioned, and who commanded her?
20 March 1922, with Commander Kenneth Whiting in command. Her recommissioning followed her reclassification as CV-1.
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“she was reclassified as CV-1 as part of a Navy-wide reorganization on 17 July 1920; and recommissioned on 20 March 1922, Cmdr. Kenneth Whiting in command.”
— Naval History and Heritage Command, DANFS: Langley I (CV-1) (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗51What aircraft made the first takeoff from USS Langley?
Vought VE-7-SF Bluebird. Lieutenant Virgil C. “Squash” Griffin piloted the first aircraft launched from her deck.
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“Lt. Virgil C. “Squash” Griffin (Naval Aviator No. 41) piloted the first plane, a Vought VE-7-SF Bluebird (BuNo A-5932), launched from her decks”
— Naval History and Heritage Command, DANFS: Langley I (CV-1) (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗52What aircraft did Lieutenant Commander Chevalier fly for the first landing aboard USS Langley?
Aeromarine 39B. Chevalier made the first landing aboard while the ship steamed off Cape Henry, Virginia.
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“Lt. Cmdr. Godfrey De C. “Chevy” Chevalier (Naval Aviator No. 7) made the first landing on board, piloting an Aeromarine 39B while she steamed off Cape Henry, VA.”
— Naval History and Heritage Command, DANFS: Langley I (CV-1) (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗53How did USS Langley’s early arresting gear stop landing aircraft?
Athwartship wires attached to weights fore and aft. Tests produced this arresting-gear arrangement for Langley.
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“These tests resulted in the development of arresting gear for Langley that consisted of athwartship wires attached to weights fore and aft.”
— Naval History and Heritage Command, DANFS: Langley I (CV-1) (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗54On what dates was the Battle of Midway fought?
3-7 June 1942.
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“Battle of Midway 3–7 June 1942 Torpedo Squadron SIX (VT-6) TBD-1 aircraft are prepared for launching on USS Enterprise”
— Naval History and Heritage Command, Battle of Midway (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗55What did Douglas TBD Devastator attacks accomplish before the successful dive-bomber strikes at Midway?
They drew off defending enemy aircraft. This left the skies open for dive bombers from Enterprise and Yorktown.
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“Although nearly wiped out by the defending Japanese fighters and antiaircraft fire, they drew off enemy aircraft, leaving the skies open for dive bombers from Enterprise and Yorktown.”
— Naval History and Heritage Command, Battle of Midway (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗56Which Japanese carriers did USS Enterprise’s SBD Dauntlesses fatally damage during the initial successful Midway strikes?
Kaga and Akagi. Enterprise’s Dauntlesses bombed and fatally damaged both carriers.
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“Douglas SBD Dauntlesses from Enterprise bombed and fatally damaged carriers Kaga and Akagi”
— Naval History and Heritage Command, Battle of Midway (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗57How did destruction of Japan’s Carrier Strike Force affect the planned Midway invasion?
Admiral Yamamoto abandoned the invasion plans. The Japanese fleet began retiring westward.
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“The destruction of the Carrier Strike Force compelled Admiral Yamamoto to abandon his Midway invasion plans, and the Japanese fleet began to retire westward.”
— Naval History and Heritage Command, Battle of Midway (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗58On what date did USS Yorktown finally sink following the Battle of Midway?
7 June, at dawn. Yorktown rolled over and sank that morning.
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“Yorktown finally rolled over and sank at dawn on 7 June.”
— Naval History and Heritage Command, Battle of Midway (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗59How did aircraft-carrier losses compare at the Battle of Midway involving USS Yorktown?
One U.S. carrier lost versus four Japanese carriers. All four lost Japanese carriers had participated in the Pearl Harbor attack.
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“Against the loss of one U.S. carrier, the Japanese lost four—all of which had participated in the Pearl Harbor attack.”
— Naval History and Heritage Command, Battle of Midway (retrieved 2026-09-30) ↗60What was the strategic outcome of the Battle of Midway involving USS Enterprise, USS Hornet, and USS Yorktown?
The Japanese Pacific offensive was derailed. Plans to advance on New Caledonia, Fiji, and Samoa were postponed as the Pacific balance of sea power began shifting.
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“In a larger strategic sense, the Japanese offensive in the Pacific was derailed and their plans to advance on New Caledonia, Fiji, and Samoa postponed. The balance of sea power in the Pacific had begun to shift.”
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