February USS Hornet Tour

Join the SF Chapter in a private tour of historic USS Hornet!

For 16 continuous months Hornet was in action in the forward areas of the Pacific combat zone, sometimes within 40 miles of the Japanese home islands. Under air attack 59 times, she was never seriously damaged. Her aircraft destroyed 1,410 Japanese aircraft, only Essex exceeded this record.Her air groups destroyed or damaged 1,269,710 tons of enemy shipping. 72 enemy aircraft shot down in one day during the famous “Great Marianas Turkey Shoot.” 10 Hornet pilots attained “Ace in a Day” status.255 aircraft shot down in a month.

We will relive a bit of Bay Area Naval history while discussing ship, aircraft and engine room safety, issues the sailors and officers had to manage.

Event is limited to 20 attendees.

Meet on the pier at 2:45 PM sharp to begin tour.

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