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what types of catapults are used in today's society
Aircraft carrier catapults are the most often used in modern times aside from classic catapults used by physics teachers in education.
when did aircraft carriers start using catapults
An aircraft was launched from a ship by catapult for the first time on November 5, 1915.

Question: what country is credited with the accomplishment
Self-contained rewrite: what country first used catapults to launch aircraft from aircraft carriers