Stories from USS Akron Flying aircraft carrier of the USN

by Goose124

Set in 2021. The "forgotten" flying Aircraft Carriers have already been summoned. Flying around and racking up kills. The most delicate capital ships in the world, will the two be able to deal with modern war, pain, and loss? Will they be able to adjust to losing so many friends during a new war. Will they survive?

1. Chapter 1

USS Akron Ship's update.

Date: 20210922

I have been floating in the middle of the Atlantic for exactly 4 months now. I am now beginning my return journey. I will require food and rest upon my return.

ETA 18:00 20211031. Halloween night. October 31, 2021 6:00pm.

Status report follows-

Fuel: 60,000lbs of fuel onboard ~168 hours cruising

Current Speed: 55 knots

Damage: Minimal (fuel leak starboard side bow tank #2 due to AA fire)

Weight: 280,244lbs (140 tons) -117,756 (-60 tons) of munitions and fuel

Orders currently state I am to land at Norfolk Naval Shipyard on the night of October 31, 2021, and to intercept and destroy any Abyssal activity.

2 submarines have been confirmed sunk to date. 3 were unconfirmable.

1 Abyssal light cruiser is also confirmed sunk. Vessel name was confirmed: KMS Leipzig

Notes to US CO, Atlantic region:

Dear CO,

This is brief. I have suffered minor damage due to German Abyssal anti-aircraft fire from Leipzig who was destroyed yesterday. Unable to report via radio, I was out of radio range.

Request a good meal and WIFI/radio upgrades after landing. pls.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

USS Akron.

USS Akron Personal log

Date: September 22, 2021

Somewhere over the Atlantic:

"Message received," I told myself aloud as I began to turn towards my next point.

8,000 feet above the surface of the ocean. I floated. doing a steady 63 mph as I headed North towards my next point.

My aircraft were busy checking for submarines. I didn't want any surprises.

My crew reported that the repairs had been completed. And that I would be able to continue for the final week of deployment.

As I lazily retraced the same course again for the countless time during my deployment, I began to think of what was awaiting me. Food, water, shelter, internet.

Wondering what the newest thing is, and how many have actually come back, wondering just how safe somewhere. And if we'd lost anyone yet.

There was some radio traffic talking about an Iowa sinking.

That's not supposed to be possible! It must be from some fake news source.

Still, the idea that they could destroy a final generation fast battleship terrified me. If they cool take out a modern battleship, what could they do to me!?

How could an Airship spend 4 months of spare time?

Answer: simple; watch movies and listen to music.

Exactly the same as the way the Submarines did, just with the advantage of being able to play sounds as loud as I want.

I am not very good at writing. The only reason I am writing this is because this is another way to kill time. With 4 months of time to kill you need to have as many ways as possible.

This is my fifth attempt at publishing this. Every other time my cellular device deleted my work. I will have to write this and publish it on the same day.

I'll just write about what has been going on:

I sank 2 SS and a CL bringing my total up to; 18 SS, 4 DD, 1 CL, 1 CA, 2 CVL, and 1 CVA.

Nothing compared to the Enterprise. But I've played my part.

Now I am returning. I will update this as soon as possible. Goodbye, and see you soon!