This Day in Aviation History

January 12th, 1953
The United States Navy (USN) begins operational flight tests from the first angled-deck aircraft carrier, the USS Antietam (CV-36).

Wikipedia, USS Antietam (CV-36):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Antietam_%28CV-36%29

YouTube, Angled Deck Aircraft Carrier – United States Navy Documentary:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8erjX84Z8xI

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