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Which U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Had The Shortest Service Life And What Happened To It?
Before that date, the Navy had six operational aircraft carriers, with three others -- USS Ranger (CV-4), USS Yorktown (CV-5), and USS Wasp (CV-7) -- serving as part of the Atlantic Fleet.
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What Happens To Aircraft Carriers When They Are Retired?
Meanwhile, the USS Ranger (CV-4) only served for 12 years before it was decommissioned. That said, The creation of nuclear-powered carriers ensured that these floating command centers can serve a ...