History of the USS Langley

The video discusses the USS Langley, an experimental aircraft carrier, highlighting its initial construction on an obsolete hull and its role in pioneering naval aviation. It covers the first landing by Lt. Cmdr. Chaler in 1922 and the subsequent efforts by Navy pilots and crew to master the complex techniques of carrier and aircraft handling. The learning process was challenging, but it led to significant advancements in naval aviation.

What was the USS Langley initially built upon?

• A modern battleship hull

• A destroyer platform

• An obsolete coler's hull

• A submarine base

Who made the first landing on the Langley deck?

• Sergeant Major Lee

• Admiral Nelson

• Lieutenant Commander Chaler

• Captain Smith

In what year did the first landing on the Langley occur?

• 1923

• 1922

• 1921

• 1920

What was the main focus of the Langley crew and Navy pilots after the first landing?

• Training new recruits

• Exploring new sea routes

• Mastering complex techniques for carrier operations

• Building new aircraft

How did the crew and pilots learn to operate the Langley effectively?

• By following a strict manual

• Through trial and error

• By using advanced technology

• With the help of foreign experts