HMS Furius

 

Then the US Navy took a vacation from aircraft carrier development.  
  BUT NOT THE BRITISH NAVY. 
 
HMS Furius
 
The HMS FURIUS
 
On 2 August 1917, while the HMS Furius was performing sea trials,Squadron Commander Edwin Dunning landed a Sopwith Pup on the HMS Furius and is thought to be the 1st true carrier landing.
 
Leave it to the British to refine carrier aviation

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