Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Forrestal-class aircraft carrier" in English language version.
As the first aircraft carrier designed specifically for jet aircraft, she featured an armored flight deck.
Armor: hangar, flight deck and magazines protected
"Over a dozen 1,000 and 500 pound bombs detonated within the first few minutes of the fire, punching holes through the 3" armor plating of the flight deck.
"Over a dozen 1,000 and 500 pound bombs detonated within the first few minutes of the fire, punching holes through the 3" armor plating of the flight deck.
As the first aircraft carrier designed specifically for jet aircraft, she featured an armored flight deck.
Armor: hangar, flight deck and magazines protected
