The statement above by Mitscher is the ultimate arrogant, dishonest, lying aircraft carrier bullshit. Mitscher, USN, quoted in Naval Aviation News, October 1. Carrier supremacy permitted us to give close, tactical air support to the troops who stormed the island fortresses. Carrier supremacy made the island naval bases untenable for such shipping as escaped our subs. Carrier supremacy demolished the island air bases and eliminated the air force which was using them. Carrier supremacy gave us bases adjacent to her home islands. Carrier supremacy destroyed her army and navy air forces.Ĭarrier supremacy destroyed her fleet. The Large Aircraft Carrier Midway Myth: is it, Fatal? Watch how fast the USS Oriskany Sank without fuel or ammo being ignited. Sea Control Ships = Lots of small Aircraft Carriers.