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In my FH Phantom video I made a fairly blinding pronunciation error. Extensive research reveals that it’s Kearsarge.
By way of apology, here is a video that follows the evolution of Kearsarge's air wing from 1946 to Vietnam. It turns out that Kearsarge is a fascinating subject and the perfect candidate to investigate how the make up of an Essex class air wing evolved over the period between the Second World War and Korea, then Korea to 1960 and finally, 1960 through to the end of Rolling Thunder.
Although super carriers get all the press, the Essex Class was the workhorse of the fleet for much of this period. Understanding the carriers and bases that aircraft flew from is important to give context about why they were designed and operated in the way they were. Hopefully I've done the Mighty Kay justice!
Sources:
How to pronounce Kearsarge: www.cowhampshi...
Footage taken on Kearsarge during Korean War: • LTJG William D. Bird S...
S2F landing footage: / watch
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Photos of Kearsarge: www.seaforces....
www.navsource....
VC-35 squadron history: www.airpac.nav...
Vf-721 onboard during Korea - en.m.wikipedia...
Swordsmen history - www.swordsmen.o...
Career as an ASW carrier: www.seaforces....