Flying Aircraft Carriers: The Macon Experiment

This chapter explores the innovative use of small tank planes deployed from the USS Macon, a unique flying aircraft carrier, during the pre-war era. It discusses the strategic implications against the backdrop of Japan's military rise in the Pacific, alongside the notable challenges faced, including a tragic weather-related crash. The narrative reflects on the balance of innovation and risk in aviation history, contemplating the potential alternate outcomes had the airship program continued.