Forrestal-Class: A U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier That Had Just One Mission

Summary: During the Cold War, the U.S. Navy's Forrestal-class supercarriers emerged as powerful symbols of naval innovation, designed to handle larger airframes and nuclear weapons. Introduced in 1955, these ships featured an angled flight deck for simultaneous launch and recovery operations and a hurricane bow for improved weather performance.

-The USS Saratoga, a notable Forrestal-class carrier, experienced significant mishaps, including a collision and a deadly fire, but remained active in key deployments...