USS Hornet (CV-12)
 USS Hornet (CV/CVA/CVS-12) was a United States Navy aircraft carrier of the Essex class. Construction started in August 1942; she was originally named USS Kearsarge but was renamed in honor of the USS Hornet (CV-8) which was lost in October 1942 becoming the eighth ship to bear the name.Hornet was commissioned in November 1943 and after three months of training joined the U.S. forces in the Pacific War.