Yorktown class

The Yorktown class was a series of aircraft carriers used by the U.S. Navy during World War II. These ships were designed to carry and deploy aircraft for naval battles, providing crucial air support to sea and land forces. Notable for their large flight decks and hangar spaces, Yorktown-class carriers played a key role in major campaigns like the Battle of Midway. They combined offensive aircraft capabilities with durability, making them essential assets in the Pacific Theater. Their successful use helped establish the aircraft carrier as the dominant naval weapon in the post-war era.