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Originally Posted by xingbake1
Regarding the CV mast.. did you know that all Forrestal class CVs mast were hinged as to allow for passage under bridges?particularly in New York where the Saratoga and Independence were built.
Ranger passing under a bridge..date and place unknown.
Both the Kitty Hawk and Constellation were built in Brooklyn, New York. Both ships were built with retractable mast.Independence (CVA-62) going under the Manhattan Bridge, New York, 1959. Note the tilted mast.
Builders trials, 21–24 February 1961. Kitty Hawk (CVA-63) heads out to sea for trials (NS0263bg), at sea on trials (NS0263bga), and returning from sea trials (NS0263bgb).
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CVA-63 Kitty Hawk
USS Constellation (CVA-64) about to pass under the Brooklyn Bridge, 12 July 1962, as she leaves Brooklyn, New York, bound for her new homeport, San Diego, California. Note Connie's tilted mast, and the city of New York in the background.
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From Indian Armed Forces thread
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YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 26, 2012) Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Glen Newbins directs Sailors in preparation to man the rails of the Japan-based, Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) before departing Yokosuka, Japan.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer A. Villalovos/Released)
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YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 26, 2012) Sailors man the rails of the Japan-based, Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while departing Yokosuka, Japan. George Washington and embarked Carrier Air Wing 5, will provide a combat-ready force that will protect and defend the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jennifer A. Villalovos/Released)
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YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 26, 2012) Electrician's Mate Fireman Recruit Sherey R. Villar, from Newport News, Va., mans the rails aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) for the ship's departure from Fleet Activities Yokosuka for its 2012 summer patrol.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Brian H. Abel/Released)
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PACIFIC OCEAN (May 26, 2012) F/A-18E Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 stand by on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington departed its homeport of Fleet Activities Yokosuka on May 26 to begin its 2012 patrol. George Washington and its embarked air wing, CVW-5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Brian H. Abel/Released)
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SAN FRANCISCO (May 28, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) is seen anchored in San Francisco Bay outside of AT&T Ballpark during a ballgame. Sailors from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) were invited to the Memorial Day game for a "Salute the Troops" tribute. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman William Cousins/Released)
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SAN FRANCISCO (May 30, 2012) Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) man the rails as the ship leaves San Francisco to return to its homeport of Naval Station Everett, Wash., after a three-day port visit. Nimitz arrived in San Francisco May 27 in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge. (U.S. Navy photo by Airman Caramia M. Padgett/Released)
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PHILIPPINE SEA (May 27, 2012) An EA-18G Growler from the "Shadowhawks" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 is stopped by an arresting gear wire after landing aboard the forward deployed Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka on May 26 to begin its 2012 patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Paul Kelly/Released)
A very good photo!
From Russian Photos thread
For those of you that do not know that Soviet aircraft above is a YAK 38 Forger
Only 90 were built, of those 37 crashed. Yikes!
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^^ Indeed!
Some videos of the Yak-38 and Yak-41 icluding a couple of accidents
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ARABIAN GULF (June 4, 2012) Sailors and Marines aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) participate in a memorial ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The previous USS Enterprise, CV-6, played a key role in the battle. Enterprise is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nick C. Scott/Released)
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ARABIAN GULF (June 4, 2012) Sailors and Marines aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) participate in a memorial ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The previous USS Enterprise, CV-6, played a key role in the battle. Enterprise is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brooks Patton/Released)
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ARABIAN GULF (June 4, 2012) Sailors and Marines aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) participate in a memorial ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway.
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Sailors aboard aircraft the carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) participate in a memorial ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway.
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MANAMA, Bahrain (May 20, 2012) Sailors pull mooring lines from the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) to secure the ship to the pier during a routine port visit to Bahrain.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Felix Garza Jr./Released)
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ARABIAN GULF (May 28, 2012) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Corey Kraemer, right, and Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Jonathan Baker, both assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN) 65, check and cycle an M61A1 machine gun for proper element tension. Enterprise is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Gregory White/Released)
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ARABIAN SEA (June 2, 2012) Personnel Specialist Seaman Naomi Aponte helps Ship'Äôs Serviceman Seaman Melissa Williams don a full firefighting ensemble during a general quarters drill in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and combat flight operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Karolina A. Martinez/Released)
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