Aircraft Carriers Intensive PIX!!

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Some new and old photos..

U.S. Navy ships of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and ships from the Republic of Korea (ROK) are moored at ROK Navy Base Oryuk-Do in Busan, ROK. Blue Ridge pulled in March 5; the strike group arrived March 11. Seen from left are USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), USS Antietam (CG 54) and USS Preble (DDG 88). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew Schwarz/Released) Photographer's Name: MC2 Matthew SchwarzLocation: ROK Navy Base Oryuk-Do. Date Shot: 3/12/2009

USS Nimitz (CVN 68) is moored near of the ROKS Son Won-il (SS 072), a Type 214 submarine, in Busan Naval Base, Republic of Korea. Date: 28 February 2008

The carrier "Charles de Gaulle" druing his first port visit to the city of Cuxhaven/Germany, April 1990

CVW-8 aboard USS Nimitz CVN-68, September 1986

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24 Hours on an Aircraft Carrier

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 12, 2011) Rear Adm. J.R. Haley, commander of Task Force 70, conducts preflight checks on an EA-6B Prowler from the Gauntlets of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). The flight marks Haley's last EA-6B Prowler trap. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer A. Villalovos/Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 12, 2011) Rear Adm. J.R. Haley, commander of Task Force 70, lands an EA-6B Prowler from the Gauntlets of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). The flight marks Haley's last EA-6B Prowler trap. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer A. Villalovos/Released)

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SAN DIEGO (Nov. 8, 2011) The amphibious assault ships USS Peleliu (LHA 5), left, and USS Makin Island (LHD 8) are moored pierside at Naval Base San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Trevor Welsh/Released)

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Indian sailors row boats towards Indian Navy's aircraft carrier INS Viraat anchored off Mumbai harbour after an operational demonstration as a pre-cursor to the upcoming President's Fleet Review ( PFR-11) on November 14, 2011. The tenth President's Fleet Review is scheduled to be held in Mumbai on December 19-20 with a total of 82 ships, submarines and 65 aircrafts scheduled to participate. Historically, Fleet reviews were a precursor to setting sail for war, while other occassions included the coronation of a new monarch, but of late friendly nations send their warships to participate as a measure of reaffirming alliance.

Sea Harrier aircrafts fly past Indian Navy's aircraft carrier INS Viraat during an operational demonstration as a pre-cursor to the upcoming President's Fleet Review ( PFR-11) some 50 kms north-east off Mumbai coast on November 14, 2011.

Sea Harrier aircrafts prepare to land on Indian Navy's aircraft carrier INS Viraat during an operational demonstration as a pre-cursor to the upcoming President's Fleet Review ( PFR-11) some 50 kms north-east off Mumbai's coast on November 14, 2011. The tenth President's Fleet Review is scheduled to be held in Mumbai on December 19-20 with a total of 82 ships, submarines and 65 aircrafts scheduled to participate. Historically, Fleet reviews were a precursor to setting sail for war, while other occassions included the coronation of a new monarch, but of late friendly nations send their warships to participate as a measure of reaffirming alliance.

An Indian sailor gives a signal to an unseen Sea King pilot as Chetak helicopters take off from Indian Navy's aircraft carrier INS Viraat during an operational demonstration as a pre-cursor to the upcoming President's Fleet Review ( PFR-11) some 50 kms north-east off Mumbai coast on November 14, 2011

Sea King helicopters take off from Indian Navy's aircraft carrier INS Viraat during an operational demonstration as a pre-cursor to the upcoming President's Fleet Review (PFR-11) some 50 kms north-east off Mumbai coast on November 14, 2011

Marine Commando's slide down from a Sea King helicopter and take position during a simulated action onboard Indian Navy's aircraft carrier INS Viraat during an operational demonstration as a pre-cursor to the upcoming President's Fleet Review ( PFR-11) some 50 kms north-east off Mumbai coast on November 14, 2011.

[happyslapper]

Hermes, SHARs, and Mk5 Sea Kings....

*wipes away the tears*

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Indian Navy aircraft carrier INS Viraat sails during an operational demonstration as a pre-cursor to the upcoming President's Fleet Review ( PFR-11) some 50 kms north-east off Mumbai coast on November 14, 2011.

Indian sailors walk in a line on the flight deck as they visually look for foreign debris after a take off on Indian Navy's aircraft carrier INS Viraat during an operational demonstration as a pre-cursor to the upcoming President's Fleet Review ( PFR-11) some 50 kms north-east off Mumbai coast on November 14, 2011

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Brazilian Aircraft Carrier São Paulo (A12)

*Credits on the pictures

[SDL]

this may be an utterly stupid question... but why do all carriers have the Island(s) on the right side of the ship?

[Tosco]

CVN 70 in Rio de Janeiro ... february 2010 ...view in Rio-Niteroi bridge, in my car

cell phone pics

[[WDW]Megaraptor]

this may be an utterly stupid question... but why do all carriers have the Island(s) on the right side of the ship?

http://www.hazegray.org/faq/smn5.htm#E9

Section E.9: Why starboard side islands? Why are aircraft carrier islands always on the starboard side? There are several reasons. Initially the island was placed on the starboard side because early (propeller) aircraft turned to the left more easily (an effect of engine torque). Obviously such an aircraft can execute a wave-off to the left more easily, so the island was put to starboard to be out of the way. There may also be other, minor contributing factors.

Once the starboard side position was established and a few carriers were built in that configuration, it became difficult to change. Pilots used to landing with the island to their right would be confused on a ship with the island on the other side. There was nothing to be gained by moving the island, so it stayed in the same place. Once angled decks were introduced this became even more important, since the deck angle would have to be changed to move the island.

There were, however, two carriers with their islands to port. The Japanese Akagi and Hiryu were fitted with port-side islands. Each was meant to work in a tactical formation with a starboard-island ship (Kaga and Soryu respectively); it was thought that putting the islands opposite sides would improve the flight patterns around the carriers. The idea was scrapped after two ships were so fitted, and all later carriers had starboard islands.

[SDL]

Thank you [WDW]Megaraptor. i knew there had to be a simple reason.

[D-Mitch]

The following photos were taken in 70-80s on board the Soviet maritime reconnaissance Tu-95RTS. Photos submitted for publication by Alexander Yershov Art. (airforce.ru)

It seems the Tu-95s aircrafts were really close the US aircarft carriers..

CVN-65 Enterprise

CVN-65 Enterprise

CV-64 Constellation

CV-64 Constellation

CV-61 Ranger

CVN-70 Carl Vinson

CV-41 Midway

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Spanish Air Carrier Juan Carlos I L-61

The Juan Carlos I (L-61) , initially classified as Strategic Projection Ship , is a new amphibious assault ship of the Spanish Armada launched on March 10th of 2008 by the Spanish company Navantia , which is named in honor of Current head of state , King Juan Carlos I of Spain . This vessel is the largest tonnage and the Spanish Armada has had throughout its history.

He was discharged on the Official List of Ships of the Navy and went to third position from 30th September 2010 , with the designation L-61 Juan Carlos I , by resolution 600/14700/2010 of 16 September, Admiral General Chief of Staff of the Navy, published in the Official Gazette of Defense on 28 March. On that date was delivered to the navy by Navantia in the presence of King Juan Carlos I .

[D-Mitch]

Spanish Air Carrier Juan Carlos I L-61

Such a nice ship!

Some interesting videos..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9D3O...ature=youtu.be

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruiY-...eature=related

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Training aircraft carriers of US Navy

USS Sable (IX-81)

Part 1