First Aircraft Carrier CV-1 Langley First US Aircraft Carrier CV-1 Langley. USS Langley(CV-1)’s name in Naval circles is the “covered wagon”. She is a legendary ship. Commissioned in March of 1922, she represents the first United States carrier. As a result, has a special place in American history! The US Nav converted Langley from a … Continue reading First Aircraft Carrier CV-1 Langley