Aircraft Carriers Intensive PIX!!

[bd popeye]

This thread will be about PIX of aircraft carriers. Post PIX of the ships be it a CVN,CVH, LPH, LHA/LHD of any navy! CVs of any era! Post your personal PIX of CVs..I have a few..Post PIX of the Flight Deck symphony! Hangar Deck too! I will post PIX here at least three days a week if there is intrest.

I served on five USN CVs.. Kennedy, Midway, Han**ck, America & Nimitz.

Please do not hot-link your pictures! Please use a photo hosting site!!! If not I'll sick a mod on you!

Enjoy these fine PIX from the Worlds Greatest Navy!


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ATLANTIC (Nov. 16, 2007) USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) carrier strike group (CSG) transits through the straits of Gibraltar during the early morning hours. Truman is en route to the Central Command Area of Responsibility to support maritime security operations in the region. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Justin Lee Losack (Released)

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NORTH ARABIAN SEA (Nov. 11, 2007) The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) transits through the North Arabian Sea as she conducts flight operations. Enterprise and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 are underway on a scheduled deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jhi L. Scott (RELEASED)

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Aboard USS Carl Vinson (Oct. 11, 2001) -- An Aviation Boatswain's Mate "Shooter" and a "Trainee" launch an S-3 "Viking" from the "Dragonfires" of Sea Control Squadron Two Nine (VS-29) from the flight deck aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and her Battle Group are operating in the Arabian in support of operation "Enduring Freedom." U. S. Navy Photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Kerryl Cacho (RELEASED)

USS Antietam (CVA-36) Captain Samuel G. Mitchell, Commanding Officer, and Commander J.D. Blitch, Executive Officer, inspecting the ship's various divisions, while she was at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, 31 January 1953.
Note Marine guard at left and Grumman F9F-5 "Panther" fighters parked at the bow. Planes are (left to right): Bureau #s 125275, 125471 and (probably) 125476.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.

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Aboard USS Carl Vinson (Oct. 11, 2001) – The flight deck of USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) teems with aircraft, ordnance and flight deck Sailors late into the night as the aircraft carrier conducts flight operations. ). The Vinson is operating in support of operation "Enduring Freedom." U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Saul Ingle. (RELEASED)

USS Antietam (CVS-36)

Launches a red-painted F9F "Cougar" jet fighter, during extremely well-lighted night operations, circa 1953-55.
Other planes on her flight deck include F9F "Panther" and F3D "Skynight" fighters.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.

USS Boxer (CVA-21)

"Boxer Tribute -- While Pantherjets rest on the catapults in readiness, officers and men of the carrier USS Boxer (CVA-21) uncover to pay tribute to pilots and crewmembers of the ship who gave their lives during the Korean War."
Photograph and caption were released by Commander Naval Forces Far East under date of 9 August 1953.
Plane on the port catapult is a Grumman F9F of Fighter Squadron 151 (VF-151).

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center

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At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Dec. 18, 2001 -- After an early morning round of flight operations, an F-14 “Tomcat” from the "Checkmates" of Fighter Squadron Two One One (VF-211) is readied by maintenance personnel for the next launch from the flight deck of USS John C. Stennis. Stennis and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) are supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Jayme Pastoric. (RELEASED)

USS Boxer (CV-21) Hangar Deck Fire, 5 August 1952

Ordnancemen strip live 20mm ammunition from a damaged F9F "Panther" fighter, while firefighters bring the blaze under control. Boxer was then operating off Korea.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.

USS Midway (CVB-41)

Steaming off the Firth of Clyde, Scotland, prior to Operation "Mainbrace" exercises, September 1952.
Aircraft on her flight deck include AD, F4U and F9F types.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.

USS Essex (CVA-9)

"Sunset -- All is Calm -- It's the end of another day aboard the aircraft carrier USS Essex operating in North Korean waters. An airman lashes a Banshee (F2H) jet fighter to the flight deck as the falling sun draws evening shadows from the slumbering plane."
Photograph and caption were released by Commander, Naval Forces, Far East under date of 8 March 1952.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center.

USS Valley Forge (CV-45)

Crewmen use flight deck tractors with power brooms to sweep snow from the carrier's flight deck, during operations off Korea, circa early 1951.
Photo is dated 8 May 1951, but Valley Forge ended her second Korean War deployment in late March of that year.
Plane parked in the foreground is a F4U-4 "Corsair" fighter. Those on the forward flight deck are an AD "Skyraider" attack plane and a HO3S helicopter.

USS Valley Forge (CVA-45)

Approaches the Pedro Miguel Lock while transiting the Panama Canal, circa 18 August 1953. Her deckload includes several TBM, F4U and F2H aircraft and many automobiles.
Photograph was released for publication on 16 September 1953.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center.

USS Valley Forge (CV-45)

Crewmen participate in a snowball fight, while clearing snow from the carrier's flight deck during operations off Korea, circa early 1951.
Photo is dated 8 May 1951, but Valley Forge ended her second Korean War deployment in late March of that year.
Planes parked on deck are F4U-4 "Corsair" fighters. That at left, with rockets on its wing, is Bureau # 81150.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.

USS Oriskany (CVA-34)

One of a series of photographs "taken by a Navy F2H-2P 'Banshee' as it followed another 'Banshee' in for a carrier landing on the USS Oriskany (CVA-34), somewhere off the coast of San Francisco, California. The photo plane was equipped with a forward firing aerial mapping and reconnaissance camera installed in its nose. The camera was a type K-48 aerial camera with a 24-inch lens, a red A-25 filter, 1/200 second exposure, an exposure interval of two (2) seconds, and film size of 9x18 inches. The speed of the aircraft during approach is approximately 110 knots." (quoted from the original caption released with this image)
Photograph was taken on 8 February 1955.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center

USS Hornet (CVA-12)

En route to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, 10 January 1954, during shakedown following completion of her SCB-27A modernization.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.

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At sea aboard USS Bataan (LHD 5) Dec. 12, 2001 -- A flight deck director aboard USS Bataan gets the CH-53E “Super Stallion” heavy-lift helicopter in the air as it deploys with U.S. Marines of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) bound for the war zone. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group is deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy Photo by Chief Photographer’s Mate Johnny Bivera. (RELEASED)

McDonnell F2H-3 "Banshee" jet fighters parked on the carrier's flight deck, during Seventh Fleet operations in the Far East, 1 October 1954.
Plane closest to the camera is Bureau # 127542.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.

USS Philippine Sea (CV-47)

Grumman F9F-2 "Panther" fighters of Fighter Squadrons 111 and 112 (VF-111 & VF-112) parked on the flight deck, forward, during a snowstorm off the Korean coast, 15 November 1950.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.

USS Philippine Sea (CVA-47)

View looking aft from the carrier's island, showing AD and F9F aircraft parked on the flight deck. Photographed on 19 July 1955, while Philippine Sea was operating with the Seventh Fleet.
Photographed by PH1 J.E. Cook.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.

USS Tarawa (CVA-40)

Approaches the Pedro Miguel Locks, while transiting the Panama Canal on 31 August 1954. The carrier was en route back to the Atlantic in the final stages of her September 1953 - September 1954 World cruise.
Note Grumman F9F "Panther" fighter in the right foreground. Most of the other planes visible are swept-wing F9F "Cougar" fighters.

Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center.

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At sea aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Dec. 18, 2001 -- An EA-6B “Prowler” from the "Rooks" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron One Three Seven (VAQ-137) lands aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt. The Rooks are part of Carrier Air Wing One (CVW-1) and are deployed aboard the aircraft carrier in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Luke Williams. (RELEASED)

[goat89]

CRACK ON POPEYE! You are the man!

[Stonewall71]

Very nice pix, I especially like the older carriers

[insumiso]

Popeye, you read my mind! I've been after some USN carrier pics for a while!

Cheers very much!


p.s. Got any featuring A6?

[goat89]

Tomcat, Tomcat, Tomcat, Tomcat, Topgun, Tomcat, Tomcat, Tomcat, Tomcat, Kittyhawk, Tomcat, Tomcat,....

[phoebus]

Wow this is excellent stuff. The USN carrier era between 1945 and 1960 is rarely seen online!

[goat89]

Originally Posted by phoebus

Wow this is excellent stuff. The USN carrier era between 1945 and 1960 is rarely seen online!

Espcially during the Korean War. Truly the 'Forgotten War'. I am young, but that war will always be on my mind. Lest we forget...

[bd popeye]

Originally Posted by goat89

CRACK ON POPEYE! You are the man!

Thanks friend! I've got access to thousand of CV PIX!!!

These PIX below are 100% hi-res! Enjoy!

Thanks for the kind words Gents! I'll be posting more later..Dinner time!!


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I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S.!!

ABOARD USS CONSTELLATION (May 18, 1997) -- Corporal Marvin Widner, Corporal Michael Barranco, Lance Corporal Dave Smith, Corporal Larry Grabowski, and Corporal Marc Brajkovich of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323 (VMFA-323) prepare to load a Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM)on squadron aircraft aboard the aircraft carrier USS Constellation (CV 64). Constellation and its embarked air wing are currently deployed to the Arabian Gulf to enforce no-fly zones and monitor shipping to and from the region. U.S. Navy photograph by Photographer’s Mate Third Class Mario P. DeAngelis. (RELEASED)

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I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S.!

Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Stanford Stenson of Custard, S.D., carts a pair of bombs across the flight deck of nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) April 11, 1996. The bombs were being loaded onto an F/A-18C "Hornet" that was preparing to launch for a training run over a bombing range in Kuwait. The George Washington is presently deployed to the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch. Currently in the middle of a scheduled six-month deployment, the "Spirit of Freedom" has also supported Operation Decisive Endeavor in the Adriatic Sea. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Joe Hendricks (Released)

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At sea aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Dec. 18, 2001 -- A catapult technician clears an F/A-18 “Hornet” for launch from the flight deck of USS Theodore Roosevelt. The Roosevelt and her embarked aircraft are deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Luke Williams. (RELEASED)

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At sea aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Dec. 19, 2001 -- A safety observer gives the "thumbs up" signal to launch an F-14 “Tomcat” from the "Diamondbacks" of Fighter Squadron One Zero Two (VF-102) from aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt . The Diamondbacks are part of Carrier Air Wing One (CVW 1) deployed with the aircraft carrier in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy Photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Michelle L. McCandless. (RELEASED)

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At sea aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Dec. 19, 2001 -- An Aviation Boatswain's Mate refuels an F-14 “Tomcat” jet fighter from the “Diamondbacks” of Fighter Squadron One Zero Two (VF-102). The Diamondbacks are part of Carrier Air Wing One (CVW 1) deployed on USS Theodore Roosevelt in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy Photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Michelle L. McCandless. (RELEASED)

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At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Dec. 22, 2001 - An EA-6B “Prowler” assigned to the "Yellow Jackets" of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron One Three Eight (VAQ-138) prepares for its next catapult launch. John C. Stennis and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) are conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Jayme Pastoric (Released)

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At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Dec. 25, 2001- Christmas Day, an F-14 “Tomcat” from the "Checkmates" of Fighter Squadron Two One One (VF-211) launches off of the flight deck. Stennis and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) are conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographers Mate 3rd Class Troy M. Latham (Released)

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Command Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan (December 23, 2001) -- The aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) returns to her forward deployed homeport, following months of sustained bombing missions into Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U. S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class David A. Levy (Released

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At sea aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Dec. 24, 2001-- A row of F-14 “Tomcats” assigned to the "Diamondbacks" of Fighter Squadron One Zero Two (VF 102) await their next mission. Theodore Roosevelt and her embarked Carrier Air Wing One (CVW-1) are conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy Photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Carly Joy Cranston (Released)

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At sea aboard USS Peleliu (LHA 5) Dec. 24, 2001 -- An AV-8B “Harrier” taxis into position as it readies for another mission over Afghanistan. USS Peleliu and her assigned amphibious ready group are conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy Photo by Photographer’s Mate 1st Class Greg Messier (Released)

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At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), Jan. 2, 2002 - As the sun rises an F-14 "Tomcat" from the "Checkmates" of Fighter Squadron Two One One (VF-211) goes to full afterburner as it is launched from the flight deck of USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis and Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW 9) are deployed supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class (AW) Jayme Pastoric. (RELEASED)

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At sea aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Jan. 2, 2002 -- An F-14 "Tomcat" from the “Diamondbacks” of Fighter Squadron One Zero Two (VF-102) is launched from the bow catapult during flight operations. The Diamondbacks are with the Theodore Roosevelt Battle Group and are operating in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Jason Scarborough. (RELEASED)

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USS George Washington (CVN 73) Jan. 3, 2002. - Snow covering the flight deck of the USS George Washington after more than eight inches fell in the Norfolk, Virginia area. U.S. Navy Photo by PH3(AW) J. Scott Campbell.(Released)

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At sea with USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (April 19, 2000) -- An Explosive Ordnance Disposal team (EOD) working closely with SEAL team personnel, practice Special Insertion and Extraction (SPIE) techniques from an SH-60 "Seahawk" helicopter. The nuclear powered aircraft carrier and its embarked air wing are completing a scheduled six-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Leland B. Comer. (RELEASED)

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On board aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) December 9, 1996. . . . Various aircraft maneuver the 4.5 acres of flight deck during nighttime training. John C. Stennis was conducting regularly scheduled Carrier Qualifications (CQ) off the coast of Jacksonville, Florida. U.S. Navy Photo by Steve Heiner (Released)

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Aboard USS Bataan (LHD 5) Jan. 8, 2002 -- Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Olisakwe Anchonye directs an AV-8B "Harrier" pilot through a quick pre-flight check prior to launch from the flight deck of USS Bataan. The Bataan is operating in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class John Taucher. (RELEASED)

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At sea aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Jan. 23, 2002 -- A Landing Signal Officer (LSO) assigned to Carrier Air Wing One (CVW 1) "talks down" an E-2C "Hawkeye" aircraft for a landing on the flight deck aboard the Theodore Roosevelt The Hawkeye is part of the "Screwtops" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron One Two Three (VAW-123) deployed aboard the Roosevelt in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy Photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Dennis D. Taylor. (RELEASED)

[drake247]

awesome pics popeye.

[santana]

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[bd popeye]

Nice PIX Santana...And thanks to all for the kind words!

More PIX for or fine members!..

Onboard the USS America CV-66> A VA-34 "Blue Blasters" A-6E Intruder is moved onto a bow cat. Sometime in 1982. Photo by PH2 Bunge

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Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, WA, (Jan. 23, 2002) -- The U.S. national ensign is displayed aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) as the aircraft carrier returns home after a scheduled six-month deployment. Vinson is one of the first U.S. Navy ships to return home after combat missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy Photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Michael Watkins. (RELEASED)

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At sea aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) Jan. 30, 2002 -- Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Heath Oelman, from Des Moines, Iowa, performs final checks on an F-14 "Tomcat" before it completes a steam powered catapult launch off the flight deck. The Norfolk, VA. based nuclear aircraft carrier is conducting carrier qualifications (CQ) in the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Virginia. U. S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class (AW) J. Scott Campbell. (RELEASED)

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At sea aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Jan. 29, 2002 -- A U.S. Navy CH-53E “Sea Stallion” leaves the flight deck after delivering personnel and logistics support to the nuclear powered aircraft carrier. Theodore Roosevelt and her embarked carrier air wing are conducting sustained combat missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Travis Ross. (RELEASED)

USS Enterprise CV-6 in Pearl Harbor HI. September 1945

USS Enterprise CV-6. Aerial, underway, aircraft on deck; April 12, 1939.
Image # (80-G-463246)National Archives

USS Enterprise CV-6...
TBM Avenger torpedo bombers warming up on the after flight deck during operations in the Pacific, circa May 1944. An F6F Hellcat fighter is on the midships elevator, in the foreground. The original Kodachrome color transparency was received by the Naval Photographic Science Laboratory on 29 May 1944.
Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the U.S. National Archives (photo # 80-G-K-1590).

USS Lexington CV-2
Passing through Culebra Cut, Panama Canal, (date unknown but, as deduced from the forward end of her flight deck, taken before her 1936 refit).

USS Intrepid (CVA-11) prepares to launch a McDonnell F2H-2 "Banshee" jet fighter from the starboard catapult, June 1956. Note details of the carrier's island, including radar antennas.
Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives (photo # 80-G-K-20593).

Douglas A-4F Skyhawk attack plane is brought to the launching position on a steam catapult aboard USS Intrepid (CVS-11), during flight operations in the Gulf of Tonkin, September 1968. Note nosewheel steering bar in use.
Official U.S. Navy Photograph (# USN 1135374).

Popeye was onboard when this pic was taken..
USS Han**k (CVA-19) off San Diego, California, 11 February 1975, shortly before beginning her final deployment to the western Pacific. There are twelve A-4 Skyhawk attack planes and one SH-3 helicopter on her flight deck.

USS Antietam (CVS-36)

Lockheed T2V-1 "SeaStar" makes its first carrier landing, during carrier suitability tests on board Antietam off the U.S. east coast, circa 7 October 1957.
This photograph was originally released by the Lockheed Newsbureau on 9 October 1957, with the caption: "SeaStar Flexes Sea-Legs -- U.S. Navy's Lockheed T2V-1 SeaStar skims in for its first 'sea duty' landing aboard the U.S.S. Antietam. The new ship-or-shore duty trainer recently completed primary carrier suitability tests during operations held off the East Coast. Designed to combine top performance and safety in a two-place school-plane, the SeaStar is in quantity production at Lockheed's California Division.

Lockheed Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center.

USS Boxer (LPH-4)

At Mayport, Florida, in August 1965, just prior to departing for Vietnam with elements of the Army's First Cavalry Division on board. She carried 1200 personnel, 205 helicopters and 6 OV-1 airplanes to the combat zone.
Aircraft on her flight deck include 6 OV-1 (dark colored-forward); 4 CH-54 (white-just forward of island); 56 CH-47 (dark colored-amidships and aft) and 36 UH-1 (white-amidships and forward). The remaining 109 helicopters are presumably stowed on Boxer's hangar deck.

Official U.S. Army Photograph, from the collections of the Naval Historical Center.

[Sato]

Porte-avions Charles de Gaulle, France

[gregoralex]

I love ships!

[orionhawk]

Hi, BD. I'll get some of my pictures from Ike up when I get home. Hopefully this site will be working correctly by then.

[DanteXavier]

Admiral Kuznetsov out in the Mediterrenean: