USS Plainview (AGEH-1) The USS Plainview (AGEH-1) emerged as a beacon of naval innovation, epitomizing the Cold War era’s technological aspirations. Conceived as the world’s largest hydrofoil, it was constructed by the Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company in Seattle, Washington. This vessel was unique, named after Plainview, New York, and Plainview, Texas, reflecting a national spirit of progress and innovation.