Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series covering the Pacific War week by week continues with another extra video. In this video, we tell the remarkable story of the USS Hornet, one ...

The USS Hornet earned its place in history as one of World War II’s most storied aircraft carriers. We recount its daring role in launching the Doolittle Raid, the fierce battles it fought in the ...

USS Hornet sank in 1942 in key World War II battle Deep in the South Pacific Ocean, researchers have located the final resting place of the USS Hornet, the World War II aircraft carrier sunk in a 1942 ...

USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum officials invite the public to join them from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 30 in celebrating the 80th anniversary of World War II’s end. The event will focus on the war’s ...

June 2, 1992 was the day I fell in love at first sight. The moment I saw the majestic sweep of her bow, I was hooked. U.S. Navy Adm. J.J. “Jocko” Clark, at center, the first indigenous person to ...

On Oct. 26, 1942, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier the USS Hornet was sunk during pitched fighting in the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands. Strapped to the deck of the carrier was a farming tractor, ...

ALAMEDA, Calif. - Veterans and relatives of those who served in the military were among the hundreds of people who boarded the USS Hornet on Memorial Day. "I was lucky. Pure and simple," said Lewis ...

Bay Area locals are being invited by USS Hornet staff to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II on Aug. 30 aboard the aircraft carrier, where visitors will be reminded of the ...

The USS Hornet Museum proudly announces a significant international cultural exchange with the Doolittle Raid Memorial Hall in Quzhou City, China, This remarkable addition will allow guests to connect ...

Beijing, China--(Newsfile Corp. - August 28, 2025) - A joint event marking the 80th anniversary of the Allied victory in World War II will be held at the USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum on August ...