Aircraft Carriers Intensive PIX!!

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 6, 2008) The amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) leads the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group as the formation steams through the Atlantic Ocean. The strike group is supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason R. Zalasky (Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 6, 2008) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to "Blue Blasters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 is launched from the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility operating in the western Pacific and Indian oceans. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Geoffrey Lewis (Released)

[cag200]

Are there any NIMITZ pictures from 1977 ~ 80?

I do have seen a lot on the web but are there any out there among you who has material from that period, please do post em.

I love seeing these old carrier pics, I am not that interrested in the hornet-postmodern age myself.

kind regards

[bd popeye]

Are there any NIMITZ pictures from 1977 ~ 80?

I do have seen a lot on the web but are there any out there among you who has material from that period, please do post em.

I love seeing these old carrier pics, I am not that interrested in the hornet-postmodern age myself.

kind regards

I was onboard the Nimitz in '91 for one deployment.

Navsource has a few pre-1980 pix of CVN-68.

http://www.navsource.org/archives/02/68.htm

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 6, 2008) The guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf, left, (CG 72) and the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) transit the Atlantic Ocean. Vella Gulf and Iwo Jima are deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Strike Group, which is supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. Navy's 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Katrina Parker/Released)


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INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 6, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Sean Bibby, from Dunellen, N.J., an aircraft director, communicates with flight deck control while waiting to launch an aircraft from the waist catapults on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 7, 2008) Seaman Timothy Standish, from Hartwell, Ga., signals to the Military Sealift Command dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Richard C. Byrd (T-AKE 4) during an underway replenishment between Byrd and the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)



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INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 6, 2008) A plane captain assigned to the "Bounty Hunters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 walks along the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) after removing chains from and F/A-18F Super Hornet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Geoffrey Lewis/Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Sept. 4, 2008) Sailors working in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) temporarily store supplies received from the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) during a replenishment at sea. More than 300 pallets of supplies were transferred onto Ronald Reagan during the replenishment. Ronald Reagan is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility and is focused on reassuring regional partners of the United States' commitment to security, which promotes stability and global prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Scott/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 2, 2008) Sailors assist an injured shipmate during casualty drills held aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason R. Zalasky/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 6, 2008) Members of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln's (CVN 72) Air Department push back an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Blue Blasters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 to one of four aircraft elevators along the flight deck.. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Geoffrey Lewis/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 6, 2008) A landing signalman enlisted assigned to the "Golden Falcons" of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 2 guides an HH-60H Sea Hawk as it approaches to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 6, 2008) A landing signalman enlisted directs an HH-60H Sea Hawk assigned to the "Golden Falcons" of Helicopter Anti-submarine squadron (HS) 2 to take off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Geoffrey Lewis/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 6, 2008) An aviation boatswain's mate handler from the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln's (CVN 72) Air Department directs an F/A-18C hornet assigned to the "Blue Blasters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 as it prepares to launch from the flight deck. The Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility operating in the western Pacific and Indian oceans. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Geoffrey Lewis/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 6, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Sean Bibby, from Dunellen, N.J., directs an F/A-18F Super Hornet into position to await launch on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)


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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 6, 2008) Sailors and Marines participate in a 5k run on the flight deck of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chad R. Erdmann/Released)



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A South Korean Navy helicopter flies in front of the Navy's Landing Platform Helicopter (LPH) ship 'Dokdo' during a mock landing operation in the sea near Incheon, west of Seoul, September 9, 2008. The operation marked the U.S.-led United Nations troops' landing operation during the 1950-1953 Korean War



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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 6, 2008) The Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) steams through the Atlantic Ocean. The ESG is deployed to the Navy's 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility supporting maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason R. Zalasky/Released)


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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 6, 2008) The multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) transits the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jason R. Zalasky/Released)

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INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 5, 2008) The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) leads a formation of ships from the Abraham Lincoln Strike Group as they transit the Indian Ocean. The Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility operating in the western Pacific and Indian oceans. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)


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INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 4, 2008) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Bounty Hunters" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 is on ready alert at dusk as the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) transits the Indian Ocean. The Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility operating in the western Pacific and Indian oceans. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

[redvand]

A FM-2 Wildcat crashed into the barrier on the USS Sable


You get a god view of the flight deck of the USS Sable.*


USS Wolverine


Both freshwater paddlewheel aircraft carriers at Chicago’s Navy Pier.


USS Sable


Testing of TDNs on the USS Sable

Here is a web page with a really short clip showing a plane heading for the USS Wolverine and it shows the paddlewheels.

[cag200]

yes Popey, I know these Nimitz pics from navsource. Some are great.

I am always on the look for VF84/41 Nimitz period pictures, I ve seen somany and I know there are still many out there

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Sept. 10, 2008) Sailors assigned to the weapons department aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) fire 40mm cannons during a saluting battery practice. The 40mm saluting battery is used during change of command ceremonies as well as to honor high-ranking officials and heads of state. Ronald Reagan is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Scott (Released)

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Norfolk, Va. (Sept. 8, 2008) Sailors man the rails as the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) is escorted out to sea after leaving Naval Station Norfolk. Roosevelt deploying as part of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd class Kellie Bliss/Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 9, 2008) Flight deck personnel aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) prepare to launch an F/A-18F Super Hornet strike fighter assigned to the "Blacklions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan Laird (Released)



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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 7, 2008) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 conducts a vertical replenishment with the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is deployed as the flagship of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group and is supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Katrina Parker/Released)

[redvand]

Note the paddlewheel compartments on the side.


Can anybody identify the two planes that crashed?

[bd popeye]

Excellent photos redvand!!

USS Constellation CV-64. Commissioned 27 October 1961. Decommissioned 7 August 2003. Affectionaly know as the "Connie". She made 21 major deployments.

Follow this link below for the complete history of the Connie;

http://www.chinfo.navy.mil/navpalib/...tellation.html

Constellation (CVA-64) under construction at the New York Naval Shipyard, Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1960. The original print bears the rubber-stamped date 4 October 1960.
Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center (# NH 98608).

Sunset, off Vietnam, Oct. 1969

Photos taken during an underway replenishment from USS Niagara Falls (AFS-3) at Yankee Station, 1970.

Undated, good overhead showing good flight deck detail.

USS Constellation (CV-64) underway with Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) aboard, possibly in May 1979, nearing the end of "Connie"'s 11th deployment to WestPac. This deployment was scheduled to end in March, but was extended in reaction to a political crisis in Yemen. CVW-9 included F-14A Tomcats, A-7E Corsair IIs, A-6E and KA-6D Intruders, S-3A Vikings, E-2C Hawkeyes, EA-6B Prowlers, RF-8G Crusaders and SH-3H Sea Kings.

An aerial starboard view of the amidships section of USS Constellation (CV-64), July 1980. US Navy photo by PH1 Dave Maclean (DVIC id: DNSN8402117).

An aerial starboard view of the forward section of USS Constellation (CV-64), as an A-6E Intruder aircraft begins to bank to the left after a catapult assisted takeoff from the flight deck, July 1980. US Navy photo by PH1 Dave Maclean (DVIC id: DNSN8402121).

An air-to-air right side view of a Soviet Tupolev Tu-95 (NATO designation is Bear) aircraft and a U.S. Navy F-14A Tomcat fighter, top. The F-14A is from Fighter Squadron 211 (VF-211), "Fighting Checkmates," embarked aboard USS Constellation (CV-64). Western Pacific Ocean, early 1982.
US Navy photo (DVIC id: DF-SN-82-03604).

Flight deck loaded with cars, returning to San Diego from a 13-month Complex Overhaul in Bremerton, Wash. 1984.

The commercial harbor tugs Mister Randy and Mister Don maneuver the aircraft carrier USS Constellation (CV-64) as the ship departs from port during PACEX '89. The aircraft carrier USS Independence (CV-62) is moored in the background. San Diego, California, September 18, 1989.
Defense Visual Information Center photo # DN-ST-90-08758.

Connie At the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in 1992, undergoing a 3-year Service Life Extension Program (SLEP).

Nice, bow shot view of "Connie" at speed. Date and place unknown

[bd popeye]

Here's some HI-Res PIX of the "Connie"... All captions are original US Navy captions.


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Pacific Ocean (Apr. 14, 1997) -- USS Constellation (CV 64) enroute to the Arabian Gulf to enforce no-fly zones and monitor shipping to and from Iraq. Official U.S. Navy photograph by Airman Photographer’s Mate Neil H. F. Sheinbaum (RELEASED)

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San Diego, Calif., (Nov. 2, 2002) -- USS Constellation (CV 64) departs Naval Air Station North Island at the start of a regularly scheduled six-month deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Constellation carries aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Tim Smith. (RELEASED)

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At sea aboard USS Constellation (CV 64) Feb. 1, 2003 -- An F-14D Tomcat assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Fighter Squadron Two (VF-2) launches from the ship's flight deck. Constellation is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Felix Garza Jr. (RELEASED)

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Arabian Gulf (Mar. 21, 2003) -- An F/A-18 Hornet launches from one of four steam driven catapults on the flight deck of USS Constellation (CV 64) during night operations. Constellation and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2) are conducting combat missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Felix Garza Jr. (RELEASED)

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The Arabian Gulf (Mar. 23, 2003) -- Assorted bombs are raised to the flight deck on elevators aboard USS Constellation (CV 64) for loading onto aircraft in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

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Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (May 22, 2003) -- USS Constellation (CV 64) pulls into Pearl Harbor for a much awaited port visit. The Constellation Carrier Strike Group is returning home from her deployment in support of Operations Southern Watch, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Benjamin F. Story. (RELEASED)

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United States (May 31, 2003) – An F-14D Tomcat assigned to the "Bounty Hunters" of Fighter Squadron Two (VF-2), heads back to its home base, Naval Air Station Oceana, Va., after a successful seven month deployment aboard the aircraft carrier USS Constellation (CV 64) in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and Southern Watch. In formation with the “Bounty Hunter’s” Tomcat, is their new aircraft, the F/A-18F Super Hornet. VF-2 will be transiting to the Super Hornet when they make a homeport change to Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif. and will become Strike Fighter Squadron Two (VFA-2). U.S. Navy photo. (RELEASED)

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Naval Air Station North Island, Calif. (Jun. 2, 2003) -- USS Constellation (CV 64) returns to its homeport of San Diego, Calif., following and extended deployment to the Arabian Gulf in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Andrew J. Betting. (RELEASED)

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Naval Air Station North Island, Calif. (Jun. 1, 2003) -- Sailors and Marines wave to family and friends from the flight deck as USS Constellation (CV 64) returns to her homeport of San Diego, Calif. Constellation and Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2) is returning from deployment in the Arabian Gulf in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class John DeCoursey. (RELEASED)

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Naval Air Station North Island, Calif. (Jun. 2, 2003) -- Family and friends of Sailors and Marines gather at Naval Air Station North Island to show their support as USS Constellation (CV 64) returns to her homeport of San Diego, Calif. Constellation and Carrier Air Wing Two (CVW-2) is returning from deployment in the Arabian Gulf in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class David C. Mercil. (RELEASED)

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San Diego, Calif. (Aug.7,2003) -- A three-plane formation of F/A-18 Hornets from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron Three Two Three (VMFA-323) conducts a flyover of USS Constellation (CV 64) during the ship's decommissioning ceremony. The ceremony, held at Naval Air Station North Island, marked the end of the carrier's nearly 42 years of service to the nation. During Constellation’s commissioned service, she completed 21 deployments and most recently completed combat operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Constellation, decommissioned in San Diego at the Naval Air Station North Island, will be towed to Bremerton, Wash., where she will remain in Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Constellation is the second oldest aircraft carrier in the Navy and one of only three remaining conventionally powered aircraft carriers in its arsenal.U.S. Navy Photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Prince A. Hughes III. (RELEASED)

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San Diego, Calif. (Sept 12, 2003) -- The decommissioned aircraft carrier Constellation (CV 64) begins its transit from Naval Air Station North Island to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Constellation will be towed by a contracted ocean-going tug operated by Foss Maritime of Seattle, Wash. The transit is expected to take two weeks. The 41-year old ship recently completed its 21st deployment in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, Southern Watch and Iraqi Freedom in the Arabian Gulf. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, the Constellation Carrier Strike Group flew more than 1,500 sorties and expended more than a million pounds of ordnance. The carrier was decommissioned Aug. 7, and will be replaced in San Diego next year by USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Constellation has been home ported in San Diego since 1962. U.S. Navy Photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Brandon A. Teeples. (RELEASED)

[One Man Gang]

Can anybody identify the two planes that crashed?

The a/c upside down in the water is an SBD Dauntless. Note the perforated "dive flaps" partially deployed. Also the "B" code on the fuselage denotes a bomber squadron. "B 10" would be the tenth aircraft in a VB squadron.

The second one is an SNJ, the Navy version of the USAAF's T-6 trainer.

[redvand]

The a/c upside down in the water is an SBD Dauntless. Note the perforated "dive flaps" partially deployed. Also the "B" code on the fuselage denotes a bomber squadron. "B 10" would be the tenth aircraft in a VB squadron.

The second one is an SNJ, the Navy version of the USAAF's T-6 trainer.

Thanks.
I wanted to update the FLICKR description for them.

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