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HMS Hermes (95) at Honululu c1924

HMS Hermes (95) at Honululu c1924

The British carrier HMS Hermes (95), the first ship laid down as an aircraft carrier, pictured in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii.

USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) in Gulf of Tonkin 1969

USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) in Gulf of Tonkin 1969

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) underway in the Tonkin Gulf off Vietnam. The carrier, with Carrier Air Wing 5 (CVW-5) embarked, was deployed to Vietnam from 18 March to 29 October ... More

USS Franklin (CV-13) off Puget Sound Navy Yard in January 1945

USS Franklin (CV-13) off Puget Sound Navy Yard in January 1945

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Franklin (CV-13) at anchor at the Puget Sound Navy Yard, Bremerton, Washington (USA), on 31 January 1945. Following three kamikaze hits off Leyte on 27 October 1944, she enter... More

USS Kitty Hawk (CVA-63) underway in the Western Pacific on 29 November 1970 (NNAM.1996.488.104.069)

USS Kitty Hawk (CVA-63) underway in the Western Pacific on 29 November...

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CVA-63) underway in the Western Pacific on 29 November 1970. Kitty Hawk, with assigned Attack Carrier Air Wing 11 (CVW-11), was deployed to Vietnam from 6 November... More

USS Leyte (CV-32) bow Sasebo 1950

USS Leyte (CV-32) bow Sasebo 1950

The crew of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Leyte (CV-32) spells out the name of the ship on the forward part of the flight deck while she lays at anchor at Sasebo, Japan, during her Korean War cruise in 195... More

USS Philippine Sea (CVS-47), USS Bennington (CVA-20) and USS Shangri-La (CVA-38) off Long Beach, circa in 1956 (NNAM.1996.488.114.038)

USS Philippine Sea (CVS-47), USS Bennington (CVA-20) and USS Shangri-L...

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Philippine Sea (CVS-47) during a Fleet Review at Long Beach, California (USA), on the occasion of Navy Day. The carriers USS Bennington (CVA-20) and USS Shangri-La (CVA-38) ar... More

USS Ticonderoga (CVA-14) off Point Loma in 1957

USS Ticonderoga (CVA-14) off Point Loma in 1957

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Ticonderoga (CVA-14) off Point Loma, California (USA), in 1957. Ticonderoga had arrived at San Diego, California, on 30 May 1957, following her SCB-125 modernization at the No... More

USS California in Gatun locks 1927

USS California in Gatun locks 1927

The U.S. Navy battleship USS California (BB-44) in the Gatun Locks during her passage through the Panama Canal, 8 March 1927.

USS Enterprise (CV-6) underway c1939

USS Enterprise (CV-6) underway c1939

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CV-6) underway in the late 1930s. On deck are Grummen F3F fighters, Northrop BT-1 dive bombers and Douglas TBD-1 Devastator torpedo bombers.

USS Lexington (CVA-16) underway with escorts 1961

USS Lexington (CVA-16) underway with escorts 1961

A U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Lexington (CVA-16) at sea operating with the cruiser USS Providence (CLG-6) and destroyers in the Far East. Lexington, with assigned Carrier Air Group 21 (CVG-21), was deployed ... More

USS Saratoga (CV-3) underway in Puget Sound on 7 September 1944 (19-N-72626)

USS Saratoga (CV-3) underway in Puget Sound on 7 September 1944 (19-N-...

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Saratoga (CV-3) underway in Puget Sound, Washington (USA), making 12 knots, 7 September 1944. Saratoga wears her single Camouflage Measure 32 Design 11A.

USS Saratoga (CV-60) at sea c1975

USS Saratoga (CV-60) at sea c1975

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Saratoga (CV-60) underway in the Atlantic Ocean, circa 1975.

USS Sargent Bay (CVE-83) pushed by tugs 1944

USS Sargent Bay (CVE-83) pushed by tugs 1944

The U.S. Navy escort carrier USS Sargent Bay (CVE-83) being pushed by tugs.

USS Ticonderoga (CVA-14) stern view 1957

USS Ticonderoga (CVA-14) stern view 1957

Pilot's eye view taken during an approach for recovery on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Ticonderoga (CVA-14), in 1957. Two Douglas A3D-2 Skywarrior (BuNo 138909, 138917) from Heavy Attac... More

USS Wake Island (CVE-65) underway off Guam June 1945

USS Wake Island (CVE-65) underway off Guam June 1945

The U.S. Navy escort carrier USS Wake Island (CVE-65) underway near Guam on 24 June 1945. Three Grumman FM-2 Wildcat fighters of Observation Fighter Squadron 1 (VOC-1) are visible on deck. Wake Island would arr... More

K-class blimp lands on USS Sicily (CVE-118) in 1949

K-class blimp lands on USS Sicily (CVE-118) in 1949

A U.S. Navy ZSG-3 blimp lands on the flight deck of the escort carrier USS Sicily (CVE-118).

USS Philippine Sea (CVS-47) refuels the destroyer USS Orleck (DD-886) in the Pacific Ocean, in May 1957 (NNAM.1996.488.114.056)

USS Philippine Sea (CVS-47) refuels the destroyer USS Orleck (DD-886) ...

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Philippine Sea (CVS-47) refuels the destroyer USS Orleck (DD-886) in the Pacific Ocean, in May 1957. Philippine Sea was deployed to the Western Pacific from 3 January to 6 August 1957.

USS Allagash (AO-97) refueling Essex (CVA-9) and Fiske (DD-842) in 1958

USS Allagash (AO-97) refueling Essex (CVA-9) and Fiske (DD-842) in 195...

The U.S. Navy fleet oiler USS Allagash (AO-97) refueling the destroyer USS Fiske (DDR-842) and the aircraft carrier USS Essex (CVA-9) in the Mediterranean Sea. The destroyer USS William R. Rush (DDR-714) follow... More

USS Breton (CVE-23) underway 1943

USS Breton (CVE-23) underway 1943

The U.S. Navy escort carrier USS Breton (CVE-23) underway in 1943.

USS Franklin (CV-13) burning and listing in March 1945

USS Franklin (CV-13) burning and listing in March 1945

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Franklin (CV-13) burning and listing after being hit by two bombs off Japan on 19 March 1945.

USS Newman K Perry (DDR-883) underway

USS Newman K Perry (DDR-883) underway

The U.S. Navy radar picket destroyer USS Newman K. Perry (DDR-883) pictured at sea escorting the carrier USS Saratoga (CVA-60), 1957-1959.

USS Makin Island (CVE-93) underway in February 1945

USS Makin Island (CVE-93) underway in February 1945

The U.S. Navy escort carrier USS Makin Island (CVE-93) underway with five Grumman FM Wildcat fighters and a Grumman TBM Avenger torpedo aircraft of Composite Squadron VC-84 on deck.

USS Munda (CVE-104) in San Francisco Bay 1945

USS Munda (CVE-104) in San Francisco Bay 1945

The last U.S. Navy Casablanca-class escort carrier, USS Munda (CVE-104), at anchor in San Francisco Bay. Note her large post-war hull number on the island.

Graf-Zeppelin-2. Warship photograph collection

Graf-Zeppelin-2. Warship photograph collection

The German aircraft carrier Graf Zeppelin after launching in December 1938. Français : Porte-avions Graf Zeppelin, livret A503 FM30-50 pour l'identification des navires, édité par la Division du Renseignement N... More

USS Hassayampa (AO-145) refuels Hornet (CVS-12) during Apollo 12 mission 1969

USS Hassayampa (AO-145) refuels Hornet (CVS-12) during Apollo 12 missi...

The U.S. Navy oiler USS Hassayampa (AO-145) refuels the aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CVS-12) during the ship's participation in the recovery of the Apollo 12 space capsule and astronauts.

USS Langley (AV-3) at French Frigate Shoals 1937

USS Langley (AV-3) at French Frigate Shoals 1937

The U.S. Navy seaplane tender USS Langley (AV-3) lies at anchor at the French Frigate Shoals in 1937.

USS Langley (CV-1) at anchor with battleships, in 1923 (NNAM.1996.488.010.006)

USS Langley (CV-1) at anchor with battleships, in 1923 (NNAM.1996.488....

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Langley (CV-1) is lies at anchor with Vought VE-7 aircraft on deck, 1923. In the background are four 4-stack destroyers and a Tennessee-class battleship on the left and two Ne... More

USS Midway (CVA-41) underway in the Pacific Ocean on 19 April 1971 (NNAM.1996.488.116.040)

USS Midway (CVA-41) underway in the Pacific Ocean on 19 April 1971 (NN...

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Midway (CVA-41) underway in the Pacific Ocean, 19 April 1971. Midway, with assigned Carrier Air Wing 5 (CVW-5), was deployed to Vietnam from 16 April to 6 November 1971. A Kno... More

USS Oklahoma BB-37 dry dock 1920s

USS Oklahoma BB-37 dry dock 1920s

View of the stern of the U.S. Navy battleship USS Oklahoma (BB-37) in drydock, in the 1920s. Note the Vought UO-1 observation aircraft on the stern catapult.

A-4C launches from USS Enterprise (CVAN-65) 1967

A-4C launches from USS Enterprise (CVAN-65) 1967

A U.S. Navy Douglas A-4C Skyhawk launches from the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVAN-65) in the Gulf of Tonkin on 13 May 1967. The Big E, with Carrier Air Wing 9 (CVW-9) embarked, was deployed to Vietnam fr... More

French carrier Clemenceau (R98) underway 1981

French carrier Clemenceau (R98) underway 1981

The French aircraft carrier Clemenceau (R98) underway in the Mediterranean Sea. The photo was taken by a U.S. Navy Grumman F-14A Tomcat from Fighter Squadron VF-84 Jolly Rogers, Carrier Air Wing 8 (CVW-8), from... More

USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) off Vietnam March 1968

USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) off Vietnam March 1968

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) underway. Bon Homme Richard, with assigned Attack Carrier Air Wing 5 (CVW-5), was deployed to Vietnam from 27 January to 10 October 1968.

USS Franklin (CV-13) underway at sea on 1 August 1944 (80-G-367248)

USS Franklin (CV-13) underway at sea on 1 August 1944 (80-G-367248)

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Franklin (CV-13) operating near the Marianas, 1 August 1944. Between May 1944 and November 1944, Franklin was the only carrier wearing two different camouflage schemes, Measur... More

USS Langley (CV-1) in 1924 (NNAM.1996.488.010.007)

USS Langley (CV-1) in 1924 (NNAM.1996.488.010.007)

A view of the coal burning U.S. Navy circraft carrier USS Langley (CV-1) in 1924 is shown with the two port stacks that could be lowered to horizontal during flight operations.

USS Maryland broadside 1920s

USS Maryland broadside 1920s

The U.S. Navy battleship USS Maryland (BB-46) fires a broadside with her 40.6 cm (16 in) guns during exercises in the Pacific Ocean, 1924-1927.

USS Mount Olympus (AGC-8) moored in Antarctica c1947

USS Mount Olympus (AGC-8) moored in Antarctica c1947

The U.S. Navy command ship USS Mount Olympus (AGC-8) moored on the ice while supporting Operation Highjump. The attack transports USS Yancey (AKA-93) and USS Merrick (AKA-97) are visible in the background.

USS Tennessee BB-43 1930s

USS Tennessee BB-43 1930s

The U.S. Navy battleship USS Tennessee (BB-43) during operations at sea, in the 1930s.

HMS Victorious island 1959, British navy ship

HMS Victorious island 1959, British navy ship

Midship view of the British Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Victorious (R38) operating off Norfolk, Virginia (USA), between 15 and 20 July 1959. Aft of the island are several planes of Victorious´ air group: a ... More

USS Yorktown (CV-10) underway at sea on 27 April 1943 (NNAM.1996.488.243.062)

USS Yorktown (CV-10) underway at sea on 27 April 1943 (NNAM.1996.488.2...

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier carrier USS Yorktown (CV-10) underway on 27 April 1943, shortly after her commissioning.

USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) underway in mid-1960s

USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) underway in mid-1960s

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) underway.

USS Langley (CVL-27) and USS Ticonderoga (CV-14) underway off Ulithi on 12 December 1944 (80-G-301354)

USS Langley (CVL-27) and USS Ticonderoga (CV-14) underway off Ulithi o...

The U.S. Navy Task Group 38.3 makes a simultaneous turn to port from column formation, while entering Ulithi anchorage on 12 December 1944, after strikes against the Japanese in the Philippines. Ships are (from... More

USS Randolph (CV-15) and HMS Urchin (D28) off Japan 1945

USS Randolph (CV-15) and HMS Urchin (D28) off Japan 1945

View of the forward flight deck of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Randolph (CV-15) off Japan, in August 1945. Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat fighters of Fighting Squadron 16 (VF-16) are visible on deck. Note that th... More

UH-2B over USS Enterprise (CVAN-65) and USS Virgo (AE-30) 1966

UH-2B over USS Enterprise (CVAN-65) and USS Virgo (AE-30) 1966

A U.S. Navy Kaman UH-2B Seasprite (BuNo 150186) of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron HC-1 flies the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVAN-65) in November 1966. The only other aircraft visible are three Grumman... More

USS Hollandia (CVE-97) underway, circa 1944 (NNAM.1996.488.034.005)

USS Hollandia (CVE-97) underway, circa 1944 (NNAM.1996.488.034.005)

USS Hollandia (CVE-97) underway, circa 1944. She is painted in Camouflage Measure 32, Design 16A.

USS New Mexico (BB-40) at anchor in 1920

USS New Mexico (BB-40) at anchor in 1920

The U.S. Navy battleship USS New Mexico (BB-40) at anchor in 1920.

USS Sacramento (AOE-1) refuels USS Hancock (CV-19) and USS Robison (DDG-12) in the Western Pacific on 10 January 1965 (USN 1109945)

USS Sacramento (AOE-1) refuels USS Hancock (CV-19) and USS Robison (DD...

U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Hancock (CVA-19) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Robison (DDG-12) refuel from the fast combat support ship USS Sacramento (AOE-1) in the Western Pacific, on 10 January 1965. ... More

USS Lexington (CVA-16) launches McDonnell F3H-2 Demon of VF-213 on 11 April 1961 (NNAM.1996.488.051.001)

USS Lexington (CVA-16) launches McDonnell F3H-2 Demon of VF-213 on 11 ...

A U.S. Navy McDonnell F3H-2 Demon of Fighter Squadron 213 (VF-213) "Black Lions" just after launching from the port bow catapult of the aircraft carrier USS Lexington (CVA-16) on 11 April 1961. VF-213 was assig... More

USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) with new SPS-43 radar 1962

USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) with new SPS-43 radar 1962

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) underway in 1962, her island featuring the newly installed SPS-43 radar antenna (left). Other radars include SPS-8A (right) and SPN-12 (mast).

USS Enterprise (CV-6) underway in August 1944

USS Enterprise (CV-6) underway in August 1944

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CV-6) underway off Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on 2 August 1944. She is painted in Camouflage Measure 33 Design 4Ab.

USS Lake Champlain (CV-39) underway 1954-55

USS Lake Champlain (CV-39) underway 1954-55

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Lake Champlain (CV-39) underway. The Champ was deployed with Carrier Air Group 8 (CVG-8) to the Mediterranean Sea from 28 September 1954 to 22 April 1955. The 7.6 cm mounts on... More

USS Midway (CVA-41) underway off Vietnam in 1965

USS Midway (CVA-41) underway off Vietnam in 1965

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Midway (CVA-41) underway. Midway, with assigned Carrier Air Wing 2, was deployed to Vietnam from 6 March to 23 November 1965.

USS Ticonderoga (CVA-14) and Hancock (CVA-19) operating together c1969

USS Ticonderoga (CVA-14) and Hancock (CVA-19) operating together c1969

The U.S. Navy aircraft carriers USS Ticonderoga (CVA-14), aft, and USS Hancock (CVA-19) operating together. Both carriers operated together for various times off Vietnam between 1964 and 1969. It seems that the... More

A3J-1 and F8U-1 launch from USS Enterprise (CVAN-65) 1962

A3J-1 and F8U-1 launch from USS Enterprise (CVAN-65) 1962

A U.S. Navy Vought F8U-1 Crusader from Fighter Squadron VF-62 Boomerangs and a North American A3J-1 Vigilante of Heavy Attack Squadron VAH-7 Peacemakers of the Fleet launch from the aircraft carrier USS Enterpr... More

USS Coral Sea (CV-43) in the Suez Canal in 1983

USS Coral Sea (CV-43) in the Suez Canal in 1983

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea (CV-43) transiting the Suez Canal in 1983. Coral Sea, with assigned Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14), was on her way to the Mediterranean Sea during her world cruise bet... More

USS Langley (CV-1) at sea, circa in 1923 (NNAM.1996.488.010.003)

USS Langley (CV-1) at sea, circa in 1923 (NNAM.1996.488.010.003)

The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Langley (CV-1) at sea, circa in 1923. Note the lowered elevator and the original single funnel.

USS Midway (CVA-41) entering San Francisco Bay in 1973

USS Midway (CVA-41) entering San Francisco Bay in 1973

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Midway (CVA-41) entering San Francisco Bay, California (USA), in 1973. Midway, with assigned Carrier Air Wing 5 (CVW-5), had been deployed to Vietnam from 10 April 1972 to 8 M... More

USS Tripoli (CVE-63) at NS Argentia 1944

USS Tripoli (CVE-63) at NS Argentia 1944

The U.S. Navy Casablanca-class escort carrier USS Tripoli (CVE-64) at Naval Station Argentia, Newfoundland, between 24 May and 18 June 1944. Tripoli wears Camouflage Measure 32, Design 4A.

A4D-2N launches from USS Enterprise (CVAN-65) 1962

A4D-2N launches from USS Enterprise (CVAN-65) 1962

A U.S. Navy Douglas A4D-2N Skyhawk launches from the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVAN-65) on 1 October 1962. Note the North American A3J-1 Vigilante bombers of Heavy Attack Squadron VAH-7 Peacemakers of th... More

Battleship Nagato at anchor 1945, Imperial Japanese Navy

Battleship Nagato at anchor 1945, Imperial Japanese Navy

The captured Japanese battleship Nagato pictured at anchor, probably at Yokosuka Naval Base.

USS Core (CVE-13) underway at sea, circa in 1944 (NNAM.1986.150.003.026)

USS Core (CVE-13) underway at sea, circa in 1944 (NNAM.1986.150.003.02...

The U.S. Navy escort carrier USS Core (CVE-13) underway at sea, circa in 1944. She is painted in Camouflage Measure 32, Design 4A.

USS Hancock (CV-19) with Bronstein (FF-1037) and Brewton (FF-1086) 1975

USS Hancock (CV-19) with Bronstein (FF-1037) and Brewton (FF-1086) 197...

The U.S. Navy frigates USS Brewton (FF-1086) and USS Bronstein (FF-1037) steam on either side of the aircraft carrier USS Hancock (CV-19). Hancock, with assigned Carrier Air Wing 21 (CVW-21), was deployed to th... More

USS Lexington (CV-2) in Panama Canal lock in March 1928

USS Lexington (CV-2) in Panama Canal lock in March 1928

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Lexington (CV-2) passing though a lock of the Panama Canal during her transit between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans in March 1928.

USS Midway (CVB-41) underway in th Atlantic Ocean, in 1946-1947 (NNAM.2001.083.009)

USS Midway (CVB-41) underway in th Atlantic Ocean, in 1946-1947 (NNAM....

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Midway (CVB-41) underway in th Atlantic Ocean in 1946-1947, with aircraft of Battle Carrier Air Group One (CVBG-1) on the flight deck. Note that her island was rebuilt.

Omaha class cruiser underway c1927

Omaha class cruiser underway c1927

A U.S. Navy Omaha-class light cruiser photographed from the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga (CV-3), circa 1927 .

Soviet cruiser Sverdlov in 1974

Soviet cruiser Sverdlov in 1974

The Soviet cruiser Sverdlov underway in the Indian Ocean, in 1974.

USS Antietam (CVS-36) during Bell automatic landing system test 1957

USS Antietam (CVS-36) during Bell automatic landing system test 1957

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Antietam (CVS-36) underway during testing of the Bell Automatic Landing System in 1957. Note the Douglas F3D Skyknight used for testing on the flight deck.

USS Cabot CVL-28 with F6Fs

USS Cabot CVL-28 with F6Fs

Eight Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat fighters assigned to the U.S. Naval Air Reserve at Naval Air Station Glenview, Illinois (USA), pictured on the deck of the light aircraft carrier USS Cabot (CVL-28) during training o... More

USS Coral Sea (CVA-43) underway c1972

USS Coral Sea (CVA-43) underway c1972

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea (CVA-43) underway. Coral Sea, with assigned Carrier Air Wing 15 (CVW-15), was deployed to Vietnam from 12 November 1971 to 17 July 1972.

USS Independence (CVL-22) in harbour

USS Independence (CVL-22) in harbour

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Independence (CVL-22). Public domain image of a U.S. navy ship during World War Two, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

USS Midway (CVB-41) and Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVB-42) at Norfolk c1949

USS Midway (CVB-41) and Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVB-42) at Norfolk c194...

A U.S. Navy aircraft carriers USS Midway (CVB-41) and USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVB-42) moored at Naval Operating Base Norfolk, Virginia (USA).

USS Saratoga (CV-3) 1943-44

USS Saratoga (CV-3) 1943-44

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Saratoga (CV-3) in 1943/44. The photo was taken from one of her planes of Carrier Air Group 12 (CVG-12), of which many aircraft are visible on deck, Douglas SBD Dauntless dive... More

USS Tarawa (CV-40) and PBM Mariner c1946

USS Tarawa (CV-40) and PBM Mariner c1946

A U.S. Navy Martin PBM Mariner taxis in front of the aircraft carrier USS Tarawa (CV-40), in 1946-47. On deck are various aircraft of Carrier Air Group 4 (CVG-4).

USS Attu (CVE-102) underway on 3 September 1945 (NNAM.1996.488.035.002)

USS Attu (CVE-102) underway on 3 September 1945 (NNAM.1996.488.035.002...

Crewmen on board the U.S. escort carrier USS Attu (CVE-102), her deck packed with Vought F4U Corsairs, observe personnel being transferred by high line to another ship Note: In the description, the unkown ship ... More

HMAS Melbourne (R21) aerial Pearl Harbor 1958

HMAS Melbourne (R21) aerial Pearl Harbor 1958

The Australian carrier HMAS Melbourne (R21) moored at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (USA), her crew spelling out "Aloha" on her flight deck.

HMAS Melbourne (R21) off Pearl Harbor 1958

HMAS Melbourne (R21) off Pearl Harbor 1958

The Australian carrier HMAS Melbourne (R21) off Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (USA).

Tennessee class battleship 1920s

Tennessee class battleship 1920s

A U.S. battleship, most likely either USS Tennessee (BB-43) or USS California (BB-44) at anchor, in the 1920s.

USS Barnes (CVE-20) transporting P-38s and P-47s 1943

USS Barnes (CVE-20) transporting P-38s and P-47s 1943

The U.S. Navy escort carrier USS Barnes (ACV-20) underway in the Pacific Ocean on 1 July 1943, transporting U.S. Army Air Forces Lockheed P-38 Lightning and Republic P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft.

USS Constellation (CVA-64) in the Gulf of Tonkin in 1973

USS Constellation (CVA-64) in the Gulf of Tonkin in 1973

A U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Constellation (CVA-64) underway in the Gulf of Tonkin. Constellation, with assigned Carrier Air Wing 9 (CVW-9), was deployed to Vietnam from 5 January to 11 October 1973.

USS Coral Sea - Belknap (CG-26) and Seattle (AOE-3) at Augusta Bay Sicily in 1988

USS Coral Sea - Belknap (CG-26) and Seattle (AOE-3) at Augusta Bay Sic...

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea (CV-43) moored with the fast combat support ship USS Seattle (AOE-3) and the guided missile cruiser USS Belknap (CG-26) at Augusta Bay, Sicily. Coral Sea, with assig... More

USS Essex (CV-9) leaving San Francisco, 15 April 1944

USS Essex (CV-9) leaving San Francisco, 15 April 1944

The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Essex (CV-9) departs Hunter Point Navy Yard, San Francisco, California (USA), bound for the Pacific, 15 April 1944. Note the small hull number and her newly applied camouflage meas... More

USS Hancock (CVA-19) launches AD-7 Skyraider of VA-115 while at anchor on Manila Bay, in 1961

USS Hancock (CVA-19) launches AD-7 Skyraider of VA-115 while at anchor...

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Hancock (CVA-19) launches a Douglas AD-7 Skyraider of Attack Squadron 115 (VA-115) "Arabs" while at anchor at Manila Bay, Philippines, in 1961.

USS Intrepid (CVA-11) operating off Guantanamo Bay on 9 February 1955 (80-G-659612)

USS Intrepid (CVA-11) operating off Guantanamo Bay on 9 February 1955 ...

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Intrepid (CVA-11) operating off Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, 9 February 1955, shortly after her SCB-27C modernization. F2H "Banshee" jet fighters are on her flight deck.

USS Lake Champlain (CVA-39) at anchor off Cannes, France, on 19 June 1957 (NH 97436)

USS Lake Champlain (CVA-39) at anchor off Cannes, France, on 19 June 1...

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Lake Champlain (CVA-39) at anchor off Cannes, France, on 19 June 1957, during her final deployment as an attack aircraft carrier. Lake Champlain, with assigned Air Task Group ... More

USS Leyte (CV-32) underway at sea on 20 November 1948

USS Leyte (CV-32) underway at sea on 20 November 1948

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Leyte (CV-32) underway with other elements of the 2nd Fleet during "Operation Frigid" in 1948.

USS Saipan (CVL-48) underway c1955

USS Saipan (CVL-48) underway c1955

The U.S. Navy light aircraft carrier USS Saipan (CVL-48) underway, circa in the mid-1950s. On deck are Douglas AD-5 Skyraiders of Marine Attack Squadron VMA-333 "Fighting Shamrocks".

USS Ticonderoga (CV-14) Hampton Roads overhead 30 May 1944

USS Ticonderoga (CV-14) Hampton Roads overhead 30 May 1944

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Ticonderoga (CV-14) being pushed by tugboats at Naval Air Station Hampton Roads, Virgina (USA) on 30 May 1944, shortly after delivery to the Navy by Newport News Shipbuilding ... More

5in-25 guns on USS Saratoga (CV-3) c1927

5in-25 guns on USS Saratoga (CV-3) c1927

A view of the 5"/25 anti-aircraft guns port forward on the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Saratoga (CV-3), circa 1927.

BB-63 fantail with OS2Us

BB-63 fantail with OS2Us

The stern of the U.S. Navy battleship USS Missouri (BB-63) with two of the ship's Vought OS2U-3 Kingfisher observation aircraft on the catapults, circa 1944. Note the antiaircraft gun mounts and the crane.

HMNZS Gambia 1944. Warship photograph collection

HMNZS Gambia 1944. Warship photograph collection

The New Zealand Crown Colony class cruiser HMNZS Gambia (48) with her crew manning the rails as the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Saratoga was leaving the Indian Ocean on 18 May 1944. The crew of the Saratoga is re... More

HMAS Melbourne (R21) underway 1967

HMAS Melbourne (R21) underway 1967

The Australian carrier HMAS Melbourne (R21) underway in 1967. Public domain photograph of a navy ship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

HMS Campania (D48) at anchor 1944

HMS Campania (D48) at anchor 1944

The Royal Navy escort carrier HMS Campania (D48) at anchor. Seven Fairey Swordfish and three Grumman Wildcat aircraft are visible on deck.

HMS Hermes (95) at Pearl Harbor c1924

HMS Hermes (95) at Pearl Harbor c1924

The British carrier HMS Hermes (95), the first ship laid down as an aircraft carrier, pictured in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii.

Soviet Krivak II frigate underway next to USS Kiska (AE-35), circa in the 1980s

Soviet Krivak II frigate underway next to USS Kiska (AE-35), circa in ...

A Soviet Burevestnik M or Project 1135M-class frigate (NATO reporting code: Krivak II) steams between a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier and the ammunition ship USS Kiska (AE-35). It is known that the frigate Grozyas... More

USS Mattaponi (AO-41) refuels USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) in October 1963

USS Mattaponi (AO-41) refuels USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) in Octobe...

The U.S. Navy fleet oiler USS Mattaponi (AO-41) refuels the aircraft carrier USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) on 2 October 1963.

USS Northampton (CA-26) 1930

USS Northampton (CA-26) 1930

The U.S. Navy heavy cruiser USS Northampton (CA-26) 1930, probably during builder's trials.

USS Poncatoula (AO-148) refuels USS Hancock (CVA-19) off Vietnam in December 1968

USS Poncatoula (AO-148) refuels USS Hancock (CVA-19) off Vietnam in De...

A U.S. Navy fleet oiler USS Ponchatoula (AO-148) refuels the aircraft carrier USS Hancock (CVA-19) in the Gulf on Tonkin on 30 December 1968. Hancock, with assigned Attack Carrier Air Wing 21 (CVW-21), was depl... More

USS Thetis Bay (LPH-6) c1963

USS Thetis Bay (LPH-6) c1963

The U.S. Navy helicopter carrier USS Thetis Bay (LPH-6), circa 1963.

HH-3A HC-7 landing on USS Truxtun (DLGN-35) off Vietnam c1970

HH-3A HC-7 landing on USS Truxtun (DLGN-35) off Vietnam c1970

A U.S. Navy Sikorsky HH-3A Sea King of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron HC-7 Sea Devils landing on board the guided missile cruiser USS Truxtun (DLGN-35) operating in the Pacific.

Overhead view of USS Wasp (CVS-18) in 1959

Overhead view of USS Wasp (CVS-18) in 1959

Overhead view of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Wasp (CVS-18) underway in the Atlantic Ocean.

USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) stern view 1957

USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) stern view 1957

Pilot's eye view of approach to the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31). The carrier, with Carrier Air Group 5 (CVG-5) embarked, was deployed to the Western Pacific from 12 July to 9 Decem... More

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