The USS Hornet (CV-8) was a United States Navy aircraft carrier commissioned in 1941. It played a significant role in World War II, particularly in the Pacific Theater. The ship was involved in the Doolittle Raid in April 1942, where US bombers launched an attack on Japan. The USS Hornet also participated in the Battle of Midway in June 1942, a crucial naval battle that turned the tide of the war against Japan. Tragically, the Hornet was eventually sunk during the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands in October 1942, after sustaining heavy damage from Japanese aircraft. The ship's sinking marked the end of its active service in the war. The USS Hornet's contributions to the war effort and its ultimate sacrifice are remembered as part of its legacy in naval history.

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