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Forget the Ford-Class: The Essex-Class Aircraft Carriers Are the U.S. Navy’s Best ‘Flattops’ Ever

Summary by 19FortyFive
Christian D. Orr explores the storied legacy of the Essex-class aircraft carriers, the most numerous class of capital ships in the 20th century. Known for their incredible survivability and 100-aircraft capacity, these flattops served as the heart of U.S. Naval strength from World War II through the Vietnam War. The post Forget the Ford-Class: The Essex-Class Aircraft Carriers Are the U.S. Navy’s Best ‘Flattops’ Ever appeared first on 19FortyFiv…

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19FortyFive broke the news in on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
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