[Raptor1]

Originally Posted by JALU3

C = Cruiser
V = Aircraft
This is also why Navy And Marine Corps Aircraft Squadrons have the V designation.

But here is a better list:
http://www.navweaps.com/index_tech/index_ships_list.htm

Yes, but I do remember the V standing for a specific word that links to aviation, can't remember which...

EDIT: Ah, your link has it, volplane, says it's only speculation though