Watch 'the Bridges of Toko Ri' with William Holden for an early scene in the movie that shows this 'Pinwheel' evolution using chained down piston fighters to assist in docking.
The Co of the squadron goes over the head of the Captain to complain directly to the Admiral of the abuse to his fighters engines.
With diastrous results to his career..
A fun flick though with some great airborne scenes on and off the carrier.