Oct. 17, 1922 was an important day in aircraft carrier history. Lieutenant Commander Virgil C. Griffin made the first carrier takeoff from a U.S. Navy carrier, the USS Langley (CV-1), anchored in York River, Virginia. We’re sure Lt. Commander Griffin would be awed and impressed if he saw the launchings and captures on today’s carriers. Learn more about USS Langley by visiting Naval History Heritage Command on Facebook.

Oct. 17, 1922 was an important day in aircraft carrier history. Lieutenant Commander Virgil C. Griffin made the first carrier takeoff from a U.S. Navy carrier, the USS Langley (CV-1), anchored in York River, Virginia.

We’re sure Lt. Commander Griffin would be awed and impressed if he saw the launchings and captures on today’s carriers.

Learn more about USS Langley by visiting Naval History Heritage Command on Facebook.

October 17, 2012
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