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Originally Posted by j-c-c
This pic is a good example of what I was referring to in reply #20 here that likely did not have any deck aero concerns
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This carrier also has the rounded leading edge, however, it has a vertical 'fence', which would be considered a parasitic excrescence ( unless it retracts during launch operations ), whereas the USS Kittyhawk has no fence, using catch webbing instead, should someone fall over the edge of the deck.