Reply With QuoteKittyHawk was one of my all time favorite Carriers.
May as well post a few while I'm here.
KittyHawk was one of my all time favorite Carriers.
It would be a fight between the JFK - KittyHawk & the Big "E" for a number one spot in my book.
Oops I forgot CV 66 America another great ship. I don't have a lot of "Good Pictures" of her.
I'm looking forward to the new CVN 78 USS Ford - Enterprise - Midway - HUMP (I like the last name best)...lol
They can name the CVN 79 the USS Popeye...lol
I have also found some more "Pearl Harbor" photos that I think haven't been shown here before. I'll post them in a week or two, till then have a GREAT CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR to all at Military Photos.
Have a GOOD ONE Guys...
Hump
Oh my God! Awesome!Originally Posted by Hump
Hey Mitch, I hope you don't mind but I cleaned this one up and resized it a little mate.
Hump --
Thank you! I wish the same for you my friend and to your family! Enjoy the Christmas!
I consider this a great complement! Thank you! For those of you that don't know CVN-79 will be named USS John F Kennedy.They can name the CVN 79 the USS Popeye...lol
Great Photos posted by all!
Merry Christmas to all!!
Hump sez..
She was indeed a great ship..KittyHawk was one of my all time favorite Carriers.
Check out her "fruit salad"
Presidential Unit Citation
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Navy Unit Commendation (Six Awards)
Meritorious Unit Commendation (Three Awards)
Navy "E" Ribbon (Two Awards)
Navy Expenditionary Medal (Four Awards)
National Defense Service Medal (Three Awards)
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Sixteen Awards)
Vietnam Service Medal (Seventeen Awards)
Southwest Asia Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal (One Award)
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (Eighteen Awards)
Navy/Marine Corps Overseas Service Medal (Ten Awards)
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
Follow this link to read her history
CV-63 History
Wifey and I both been sick with a bad cold/flu, but had to post. Got some oldies from Hump (thanks mate) to post later.
Eugene I hope that you will recover from that flu very soon. I wish you and your families a Merry Christmas!!!!
Indian Naval aircraft carrier INS Viraat is seen during a the Fleet Review (PFR-11) in Mumbai on December 20, 2011. Indian President Pratibha Patil, who reviewed a Naval fleet of 81 ships and 44 aircraft, said the Navy's dominance in the region is set to grow with the induction of an aircraft carrier, new submarines and destroyers. A fleet review is conducted once in the tenure of a President to showcase to the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and the country, the naval prowess and its strike capabilities.
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 20, 2011) Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) bind empty pallets together during an early morning vertical replenishment at sea. Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. Pacific Fleet area of responsibility to promote maritime security, regional cooperation and stability. (U.S. Navy photo Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan P. Idle/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 20, 2011) Sailors hold up a hatch to access a space while fighting a simulated fire during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. Pacific Fleet area of responsibility to promote maritime security, regional cooperation and stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua E. Walters/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 20, 2011) Sailors dress in full firefighting ensembles prior to battling a simulated fire during a general quarters drill aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is deployed to the Pacific Fleet area of responsibility to promote maritime security, regional cooperation and stability. (U.S. Navy photo Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan P. Idle/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 21, 2011) Aviation Electrician's Mate Airman Seth Orourke, a plane captain assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, gives thumbs up to the pilot of an F/A-18E Super Hornet after completing start-up of the aircraft on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway on a western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 21, 2011) Sailors muster on the bow for a foreign object damage walk-down on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway on a western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 21, 2011) An aircraft director guides an F/A-18F Super Hornet to the waist catapults for launch on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway on a western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 21, 2011) Squadron personnel signal a stop as an F/A-18F Super Hornet is readied for launch on the waist catapults aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway on a western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 21, 2011) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway on a western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 21, 2011) The Nimitz class aircraft-carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) participates in a vertical replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Erickson (T-AO 194). Carl Vinson is on a western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Farrington/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 22, 2011) Aviation ordnancemen assigned to Weapons Department's G-1 Division position crates of ordnance aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a vertical replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway on a western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 22, 2011) Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson's (CVN 70) weapons department, move ordnance received from the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) during an ammunition on load. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway on a western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman George M. Bell/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 22, 2011) Aviation Ordnancemen assigned to Weapons Department's G-1 Division run to retrieve crates of ordnance aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a vertical replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway on a western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 22, 2011) Cmdr. John Boone, commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, is hosed down after making his final landing aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway on a western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Dean M. Cates/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 22, 2011) An E/A-6B Prowler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134 makes an arrested landing on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway on a western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Dean M. Cates/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 22, 2011) Landing signal officers supervise the arrested recovery of an F/A-18C Hornet on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway on a western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 22, 2011) Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson's (CVN 70) weapons department, move ordnance received from the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10) during an ammunition on load. Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are underway on a western Pacific deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman George M. Bell/Released)
A big Ho Ho Ho from CVN 77
Great stuff Popeye, you don't hear much about the Citations earned by the different ships, can you tell me what awards CV 66 USS America had please mate.
Hey E.j. You had better lift your game mate, skinny dippin in the snow will do that to ya!!!!! Have a good one mate and get well soon. I've got some more to send you....
Hump -
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