Were aircraft carriers used during the Battle of Iwo Jima?

Almost all of the fleet and light carriers, and a number of escort carriers, were involved with the Iwo Jima battle. The main task groups did aerial bombardment before the invasion, as well as hitting other Japanese possessions within air strike r... read more

Almost all of the fleet and light carriers, and a number of escort carriers, were involved with the Iwo Jima battle. The main task groups did aerial bombardment before the invasion, as well as hitting other Japanese possessions within air strike range. George HW Bush was shot down at nearby Chichi Jima. read more

List of Ships At The Battle of Iwo Jima This is my work in progress list of ship that participated in the Battle of Iwo Jima (Feb-March 1945). Over 600 ships participated in the invasion force and I could not find a master list of ships who took part in the invasion. read more

The carrier based F6F hellcats were the main aircraft along with B24 bombers. After the battle P51 mustangs were based on the island to fly escort for the bombers. The Japanese had of course the infamous Zero's. read more