Adam Savage tours the USS Hornet, a decommissioned World War II aircraft carrier that’s now an aviation and space museum with an impressive collection of aircraft and NASA artifacts on display. Getting around this historic ship involves a rare treat: a ride on one of the ​⁠Hornet’s aircraft elevators that move plans from the flight deck to the hanger deck at startling speed! Full video on @Testedcom’s YouTube channel, or https://youtu.be/AKvM8OYr-Yw | Tested

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USS Hornet (CV-12), the Essex-class carrier was commissioned 80 years ago on November 29, 1943. Her journey began during the throes of World War II when she joined the Pacific Fleet in 1944. Her first battle was a daring strike on the Palau Islands on March 30, 1944, setting the stage for her legacy of valor. The story of the USS Hornet is a remarkable one, a story that has touched the lives of countless individuals throughout her illustrious history. | Naval History & Heritage Command