1946 Navy Task Force Runs Cold Weather Tests At Sea

The Mighty Midway embarks on Operation Frostbite, leaving Norfolk with three destroyers to test its equipment and crew in harsh sea conditions. The mission aims to evaluate the carrier's efficiency in cold weather, as opposed to warmer climates, and ensure that Navy expertise can keep operations running smoothly despite icy challenges.

What is the primary objective of Operation Frostbite?

• To train new recruits

• To conduct a rescue mission

• To evaluate the carrier's equipment and crew in harsh sea conditions

• To test the carrier's performance in warm waters

Where does the Mighty Midway set out from for Operation Frostbite?

• Miami

• San Diego

• New York

• Norfolk

What is the known performance condition of the carriers?

• In desert conditions

• In warmer waters

• In mountainous regions

• In icy conditions

What challenge might the planes face on icy flight decks?

• Overheating

• Being blown away

• Becoming helpless

• Running out of fuel

What is essential for keeping the planes operational in cold conditions?

• Larger crew

• Advanced technology

• Navy expertise

• Extra fuel