Aircraft Carriers Intensive PIX!!

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PHILIPPINE SEA (May 6, 2008) An aircraft director signals an EA-6B Prowler assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136 after landing aboard the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 are on a spring deployment – the ship's last before being replaced by the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) as the Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Anthony R. Martinez (Released)


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GULF OF THAILAND (May 8, 2008) A Marine MH-53 helicopter, assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 (HMM-265), takes off May 8, 2008 from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Didier (Released)

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GULF OF THAILAND (May 8, 2008) Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1627 departs the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) in the Gulf of Thailand during Cobra Gold 2008, a joint military exercise sponsored by the United States and Thailand designed to enhance interoperability between joint U.S. forces and the combined forces of the Thai, Singaporean, Japanese and Indonesian militaries. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kari R. Bergman (Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Christopher Alegria stands bow catapult center deck operator as an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the "Black Knights" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 are off the coast of Southern California conducting flight deck certification. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ron Reeves (Released)




ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 6, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Darcee Pakla directs an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Valions" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 15 towards catapult two during flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder (Released)



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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 6, 2008) The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) sails in the Pacific as the sun breaks over the horizon. George Washington is participating in Partnership of the Americas (POA) 2008, a multinational exercise designed to enhance regional security and maritime partnership. US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Clifford L. H. Davis (Released)



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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 6, 2008) Weapons department Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) stand force protection .50 caliber machine-gun watch as the ship pulls out of San Diego. John C. Stennis and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 are conducting flight deck certification. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Walter M. Wayman (Released)

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All captions are the orignal USN captions. All PIX have HI-RES links posted! Enjoy!


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Naval Station San Diego, Calif. (Jan. 16, 2003) -- The amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) rests pierside with a full deck of aircraft, hours before its deploys to conduct missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and the continued war on terrorism. Boxer and six other San Diego-based ships will make up Amphibious Task Force-West. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Michael D. Kennedy. (RELEASED)

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San Diego, Calif. (Jan. 17, 2003) -- Loaded with U.S. Marines, as well as both medium and heavy lift helicopters, USS Boxer (LHD 4) heads to sea for an unscheduled deployment in support of U.S. national interests. The amphibious assault ship is part of the seven-ship Amphibious Task Force West (ATF-W). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Gregory Badger. (RELEASED)

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San Diego, Calif. (Jan. 17, 2003) -- Wife and daughter hug as they bid farewell to their Sailor on the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is departing with Amphibious Task Force West (ATF-W), a group of 7 amphibious vessels deploying in support of U.S. interests and Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 1st Class Arlo Abrahamson. (RELEASED)

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The Arabian Sea (Feb. 24, 2003) -- A flight deck director signals a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter lift off the flight deck aboard USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer and embarked Marines are deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Store Keeper Denise Depozo. (RELEASED)

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Arabian Gulf (Feb. 19, 2004) – A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to “The Wolfpack” of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron Four Six Six (HMH-466) flies past the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) after delivering equipment to Camp Doha, Kuwait. Boxer departed for the Persian Gulf on Jan. 14, 2004 as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom rotation of forces, after returning from a regularly scheduled deployment in August 2003. The multi-purpose amphibious assault ship and its more than 900 Sailors and 200 Marines are transporting equipment and aviation assets for the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force (1st MEF) from Camp Pendleton, Calif. U.S. Navy Photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Christopher Elmini. (RELEASED)

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Pacific Ocean (Aug. 4, 2005) – An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to 1st Marine Air Wing, lands on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer and the Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group are participating in the third annual Joint Air and Sea Exercise (JASEX) 2005 with the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps in the Western Pacific. JASEX focuses on integrated joint training proficiency in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air and on land in response to a range of mission areas. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Paul Polach (RELEASED)

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Pacific Ocean (Aug. 8, 2005) - Crash and salvage personnel duck under the jet exhaust of an F/A-18 Hornet while relieving fire crews during flight operations aboard the conventionally-powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). The Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group and the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) are participating in the third annual Joint Air and Sea Exercise (JASEX) with the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps in the Western Pacific. JASEX focuses on integrated joint training proficiency in detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, and on land, in response to a range of mission areas. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Bo Flannigan (RELEASED)

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Aboard the U.S. Navy’s aircraft carrier USS Constellation (CV-64) deployed in the central Pacific Ocean (April 7, 1997).... Airman David Jimenez of Los Angeles, California, displays an aircrafts weight statistics prior to the launch of an F/A-18 “Hornet”. Constellation and its battle group are enroute to the Arabian Gulf to enforce the no-fly zone over Iraq and monitor shipping to and from the region. U.S. Navy photograph by Photographer’s Mate Airman Timothy C. Ward (RELEASED)

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Naval Air Station (NAS) North Island, Calif. (Nov. 2, 2002) -- Sailors "man the rails" aboard the aircraft carrier USS Constellation (CV 64) as she departs her berth at NAS North Island for a regularly scheduled six month deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Kimara Scott. (RELEASED)

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At sea aboard USS Constellation (CV 64) Nov. 2, 2002 -- Sailors “man the rails” as the aircraft carrier Constellation steams past the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), at the start of a regularly scheduled six-month 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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At sea aboard USS Constellation (CV 64) Dec. 12, 2002 – Sailors from V-2 Division in the Air Department perform maintenance on one of four Jet Blast Deflectors (JBD) on the ship’s flight deck. Constellation is currently on a regularly scheduled six-month deployment conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Charles E. Alvarado. (RELEASED)

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At sea aboard USS Constellation (CV 64) Jan. 3, 2003 -- A flight deck crewmember guides an F-14D “Tomcat” assigned to the “Bounty Hunters” of Fighter Squadron Two (VF-2) onto one of four steam driven catapults on the ship’s flight deck. This is the last cruise for the Bounty Hunters, as their squadron will be decommissioned along with the Constellation after this deployment. Constellation is on a regularly scheduled six-month deployment conducting combat missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Richard Moore. (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 Kitty Hawk is not a Nimitz class carrier.
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Here's an unusual one:
The Australian seaplane carrier HMAS Albatross.
She served from 1928-1933 with the RAN, and was traded to England in 1938 as partial payment for the cruiser HMAS Hobart.

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Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1627 departs the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), during a joint military exercise sponsored by the United States and Thailand in the Gulf of Thailand, May 8, 2008. U.S. Navy ships, including the destroyer USS Mustin and the three-vessel Essex Expeditionary Strike Force, steamed toward Myanmar on Thursday in hopes of helping the stricken country's disaster relief effort, while senior U.S. officials decried Yangon's slowness to accept outside aid.





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A Marine MH-53 helicopter, assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 (HMM-265), takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), during a joint military exercise sponsored by the United States and Thailand in the Gulf of Thailand, May 8, 2008. U.S. Navy ships, including the destroyer USS Mustin and the three-vessel Essex Expeditionary Strike Force, steamed toward Myanmar on Thursday in hopes of helping the stricken country's disaster relief effort, while senior U.S. officials decried Yangon's slowness to accept outside aid.



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The U.S. Navy amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) sits at anchor during a joint military exercise sponsored by the United States and Thailand in the Gulf of Thailand, May 8, 2008. U.S. Navy ships, including the destroyer USS Mustin and the three-vessel Essex Expeditionary Strike Force, steamed toward Myanmar on Thursday in hopes of helping the stricken country's disaster relief effort, while senior U.S. officials decried Yangon's slowness to accept outside aid.



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The amphibious transport dock ship USS Juneau (LPD 10) is moored pier side in the Gulf of Thailand before the start of Cobra Gold 08, a joint military exercise sponsored by the United States and Thailand in the Gulf of Thailand, May 8, 2008. U.S. Navy ships, steamed toward Myanmar on Thursday in hopes of helping the stricken country's disaster relief effort, while senior U.S. officials decried Yangon's slowness to accept outside aid.

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Tomcat and Steam



A Large picture of F-14 flying over an aircraft carrier




ARABIAN SEA (May 22, 2007) – Ships assigned to the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, and the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group transits through the Gulf of Oman. The three strike groups are in support of Maritime Operations. Maritime Operations help set the conditions for security and stability, as well as complement counter-terrorism and security efforts to regional nations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Denny Cantrell.







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Hose teams put out a fire during a phase three fire drill. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Christian Weibull.









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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7, 2008) An F/A-18C Hornet from the "Death Rattlers" of Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 323 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during flight operations. Stennis and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 are under way off the coast of Southern California conducting flight deck certification. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathen Davis (Released)



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PHILIPPINE SEA (May 8, 2008) A F/A-18 Hornet takes off from the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 are on a spring deployment -- the ship's last before being replaced by USS George Washington (CVN 73) as the Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Anthony R. Martinez (Released)

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PHILIPPINE SEA (May 8, 2008) Two aircraft directors wait to taxi a Strike Fighter Squadron 102 F/A-18F Super Hornet as it lands on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk operates from Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Anthony R. Martinez (Released)





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A MH-60S Seahawk helicopter lifts off the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu in the Pacific Ocean, May 6, 2008. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Dustin Kelling



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An F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft taxis over to catapult one in preparation for launch from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during flight operations on May 7, 2008. The Stennis and embarked Carrier Air Wing 9 are underway off the coast of Southern California conducting flight deck certifications. DoD photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathen





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U.S. Navy seamen remove restraining chains, May 10, 2008, from a Sea Knight helicopter on the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry, which is part of the USS Essex Expeditionary Strike Group positioned to support Burmese victims of Cyclone Nargis and a tidal wave. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Michael D. Kennedy



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U.S. Navy seamen check nozzles on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan as the ship tests her counter-measure wash-down system in the Atlantic Ocean, May 6, 2008. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jeremy L. Grisham

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At sea aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Jan. 25, 2003 -- F/A 18 “Hornet” strike fighter aircraft line up for catapult launches from the ship’s flight deck. Truman and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) are on a regularly scheduled six-month deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.



Pacific Ocean (Aug. 17, 2005) - An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the "Golden Dragons" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Nine Two (VFA-192), launches from the flight deck of the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk and embarked Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) are currently returning to their homeport after a scheduled deployment in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility

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Photo of FA-18 being launched from French nuclear powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gualle, by US Navy photographer.

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YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 12, 2008) The aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) enters Truman Bay after completing its last deployment before being replaced this summer by the nuclear aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kyle D. Gahlau (Released)

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PERSIAN GULF (May 11, 2008) An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Kestrels" of Strike Fighter Squadron 137 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility to support maritime security operations. U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans (Released)


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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 11, 2008) Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Miles Simmons gets sprayed with Oleoresin Capsicum spray by Master-at-Arms 1st Class Esslin Joiner during a naval security force sentry course aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is participating in Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group Integration training. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chad R. Erdmann (Released)

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 11, 2008) Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Christopher Fabbri from Rodeo, Calif., solders an extension of a water manifold, which provides several valves which distributes water at a faster rate aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is steaming to support a potential humanitarian assistance tasking in the wake of Cyclone Nargis. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Recruit Andrew Brantley (Released)

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PERSIAN GULF (May 10, 2008) Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Ashley Schumm, assigned to Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Department's IM-2 Division, aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), bolts the fan module back onto the high pressure compressor on an F-404 turbofan after performing maintenance in the jet propulsion shop. Abraham Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. Navy 5th Fleet area of responsibility to support maritime security operations. U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans (Released)

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PACFIC OCEAN (May 12, 2008) A T-45C Goshawk assigned to Training Wing (TW) 2 out of Kingsville, Texas lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis and Training Air Wings 1 and 2 are conducting Naval Aviation Training Command carrier qualifications off the coast of southern California. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ron Reeves (Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 11, 2008) An MH-60S Seahawk assigned to the "Eightballers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Eight (HSC) 8 approaches for a landing on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis recently added more landing space to the flight deck to accommodate a second helicopter squadron. Stennis and Training Air Wings 1 and 2 are conducting Naval Aviation Training Command carrier qualifications off the coast of southern California. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Davis Anderson (Released)


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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 12, 2008) Two EA-6B Prowlers, assigned to the "Black Ravens" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 135, are prepared for launch aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is operating as part of the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility in the western Pacific and Indian oceans. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Orrin Batiste (Released)



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PERSIAN GULF (May 11, 2008) Aircraft directors are reflected in the shooter's bubble as they position an EA-6B Prowler assigned to the "Lancers" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 131 onto a steam powered catapult aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting maritime security operations. U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans (Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 7, 2008) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Rocky Lauesi fires an M-60 machine gun from the fantail of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is operating as part of the U.S. 7th Fleet in the western Pacific and Indian oceans. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joseph Pol Sebastian Gocong (Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 14, 2008) Marine Corps Sgt. Abel Pequeno, left, and Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Gennuso practice their martial arts training as part of the Marine Corps Martial Art Program in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is conducting operations in the Pacific Ocean on a scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Shannon K. Cassidy (Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 14, 2008) The multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) steams in the Pacific Ocean conducting routine operations. Peleliu is the lead ship of the Peleliu Expeditionary Strike Group on a scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dustin Kelling (Released)

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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 14, 2008) Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit run laps at dawn on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is on a scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dustin Kelling (Released)

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 13, 2008) An AV-8B Harrier prepares to launch from the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during night vision flight operations. Iwo Jima and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit are participating in the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group integration training. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Christopher L. Clark (Released)



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PACFIC OCEAN (May 13, 2008) Final safety checkers give thumbs up, signaling it's safe to launch a T-45C Goshawk from Training Wing (TW) 2 off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) as a T-45C Goshawk from Training Wing (TW) 1 flies by. Stennis and embarked TW-1 and 2 are conducting Naval Aviation Training Command carrier qualifications off the coast of Southern California U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ron Reeves (Released)

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PERSIAN GULF (May 13, 2008) An aircraft director signals a tractor driver during flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin R. Blake (Released)

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Helicopter pilots from the U.S. Marines with Sea Knights, U.S. marine helicopters parked on the deck of military amphibious ship, the USS Essex (LHD2) stationed which is about 85 nautical miles or 113 km south of Yangon, Myanmar in the International waters of the Andaman Sea on 16 May 2008. The ship has 14 helicopters onboard ready to transfer aid suplies to Myanmar once the U.S. navy ship receive permission from the Military junta to transfer the much needed humanitarian relief materials to the impoverished country struck by Cyclone Nargis on 3 May



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PACFIC OCEAN (May 13, 2008) An aircraft director signals to the student pilot of a T-45C Goshawk to stop on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis and embarked Training Air Wing 1 and 2 are conducting Naval Aviation Training Command carrier qualifications off the coast of southern California. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Walter M. Wayman (Released)




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PERSIAN GULF (May 7, 2008) SH-60F Seahawks assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4) during a week-long session of maritime security training exercises. Lincoln and Nassau are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew King (Released)


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PACFIC OCEAN (May 13, 2008) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) steams through the Pacific Ocean. John C. Stennis and embarked Training Air Wing 1 and 2 are conducting Naval Aviation Training Command carrier qualifications off the coast of southern California. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Davis Anderson

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Once again thanks to Santana for keeping this thread alive!..


The Forrestal class...Supercarriers!

USS Forrestal (CVA-59) underway with Carrier Air Group 1 (CVG-1) aboard, probably in the second half of 1957.

A great and very interesting aerial view of USS Saratoga in the second half of 1956, possibly during her shakedown cruise. "Canted" flight deck early markings are clearly visible. Note that Forrestal and Saratoga were built with a fore and a mainmast; Sara's mainmast was removed early in 1957. This was a period of change-over between aircraft paint schemes: both the "old," overall glossy sea blue, and the "new," light gull gray over glossy insignia white, schemes are represented; a few aircraft even appear to be in the "natural metal" finish experimented in 1952-1955.

Aerial view of USS Ranger (CVA 61) 3/4 bow, high oblique. Official USN photograph, USN 1039396, dated October 26, 1957. Released. From US Naval Photographic Center, US Naval Station, Washington DC.

USS Independence (CVA-62) photographed in April 1959, during her shakedown cruise. Planes on deck include the following types: Douglas A3D Skywarrior (including Bu # 135420, an A3D-1); Douglas A4D-2 Skyhawk (including Bu #s 142708 and 142712); McDonnell F3H-2 Demon (including Bu #s 143434, 143447, 143448 and 143474); Vought F8U-1 Crusader (including Bu #s 145386 and 145429). Note paint pattern on the carrier's landing path.
Official U.S. Navy Photograph (# USN 1041841).