USS Hornet

The seventh USS Hornet (CV-8) of the United States Navy was a Yorktown class aircraft carrier of World War II, notable for having participated in both of the USA's attempts to reconquer the island territory of Hawaii from the Empire of Japan.

The first attempt came in June, 1942, and was quickly aborted. Hornet was one of three carriers in the fleet (the other two were the Saratoga and the Yorktown), and the only one to survive engagement with the Japanese navy. Though badly damaged, the Hornet was able to make it back to port.

The Hornet was sent into battle again a year later as part the successful invasion in 1943.