The first aircraft carrier, HMS Argus, launched in 1917, marked a pivotal evolution in naval warfare. It featured a full-length flight deck and was designed to launch and recover aircraft. This innovation transformed naval battles, allowing ships to project air power far beyond traditional limits, and shaped future carrier designs.
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