diff --git a/resources/factions/allies_1944.json b/resources/factions/allies_1944.json
index 95fa6a91..8cfab752 100644
--- a/resources/factions/allies_1944.json
+++ b/resources/factions/allies_1944.json
@@ -50,7 +50,9 @@
     "Ally Flak",
     "WW2LST"
   ],
-  "naval_units": [],
+  "naval_units": [
+    "USS Bennington (CV-20)"
+  ],
   "requirements": {
     "WW2 Asset Pack": "https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/products/other/wwii_assets_pack/"
   },
diff --git a/resources/units/ships/Essex.yaml b/resources/units/ships/Essex.yaml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..ef0edb61
--- /dev/null
+++ b/resources/units/ships/Essex.yaml
@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+class: HelicopterCarrier
+price: 0
+variants:
+  USS Bennington (CV-20): null
\ No newline at end of file