When the Airfield Goes to Sea October 27 marks Navy Day in the United States, an occasion to look back on an important chapter of the Korean War: carrier aviation. On July 3, 1950, aircraft from the American carrier USS Valley Forge and the British HMS Triumph launched the conflict's first carrier air strikes. For these aviators, the journey into combat over Korea began on a ship's flight deck. Korea brought two eras of aviation together: piston-powered Corsairs and Skyraiders operated alongside Panther jets. Carrier aircraft supported ground troops and attacked airfields, bridges, and railway communications. Once their missions were complete, pilots faced another challenge - finding their way back to a moving carrier and landing on its confined flight deck. Deck Ops focuses on this side of the air war, our upcoming expansion for Korea. IL-2 Series. Five new carrier-based aircraft and an Essex-class aircraft carrier will open the game's next chapter. The expansion is planned for release in Q1 2027. And there's more on carrier aviation today! Our latest dev diary is out now, taking you inside the cockpit of the F9F-2 Panther for a detailed look at its instruments and controls. Check it out: media.il2-korea.com/news/dd_… Next stop: the flight deck!