Keywords: CV-36 launching F9F F3D NAN10-54.jpg The U S aircraft carrier USS Antietam CV-36 launching a Douglas F3D Skyknight while a Grumman F9F Cougar made a touch-and-go landing on the angled deck In 1952 Antietam did become the first U S carrier with an angled deck and photos like this should emphasize it usefulness The carrier was operating out of Quonset Point Rhode Island USA at that time U S Navy Naval Aviation News October 1954 http //www history navy mil/nan/backissues/1950s/1954/Oct54 pdf 1952/54 USN PD-USGov-Military-Navy USS Antietam CV-36 |