The USS Hornet was launched in 1943 and has been serving this country in many different capacities ever since, over 80 years! From World War II to the Cold War to the Vietnam War and finally retirement after picking up the Apollo 11 and 12 astronauts, the USS Hornet has steamed across the pages of history. Saved from the scrapyard, the USS Hornet now lives on as a museum in Alameda, California. This book tells the story of this great ship and its history with photos and illustrations. It is a great reference book for young adults