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Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Courtney Lavallee, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), uses a machinist scribe in the metalsmith shop to clean a metal hinge.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 12, 2014) Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Courtney Lavallee, assigned to the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), uses a machinist scribe in the metalsmith shop to clea More

Retired Lt. Cmdr. Richard Nowatzki, who served on board the aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV 8) during the 1942 Battle of Midway, speaks to the crew of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6)

SAN DIEGO (Jun. 03, 2016) Retired Lt. Cmdr. Richard Nowatzki, who served on board the aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV 8) during the 1942 Battle of Midway, speaks to the crew of the amphibious assault ship USS A More

Capt. Robert A. Hall, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), introduces guest speaker and USS Arizona survivor Lauren F. Bruner, during an all-hands call in the ship's hangar bay.

SAN DIEGO (Oct. 23, 2014) Capt. Robert A. Hall, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), introduces guest speaker and USS Arizona survivor Lauren F. Bruner, during an all-hands cal More

Capt. Robert A. Hall, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), describes the ship's capabilities to USS Arizona survivor Lauren F. Bruner, during a tour of the flight deck.

SAN DIEGO (Oct. 23, 2014) Capt. Robert A. Hall, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), describes the ship's capabilities to USS Arizona survivor Lauren F. Bruner, during a tour o More

Lauren F. Bruner, USS Arizona survivor, talks to Sailors and Marines assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) about his experiences during the attack on Pearl Harbor.

SAN DIEGO (Oct. 23, 2014) Lauren F. Bruner, USS Arizona survivor, talks to Sailors and Marines assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) about his experiences during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Br More

A starboard view of the attack aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) underway

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An EKA-3B Skywarrior aircraft is launched from the attack aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66)

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Sea Scouts tour a boat assigned to the attack aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66)

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The aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66), left, moored next to the amphibious assault ship USS BOXER (LPH 4) at Pier No. 11

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An A-3D Skywarrior aircraft taxis aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Scene Camera Operator: Lunan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Arresting gear crewmen unhook an arresting cable from a Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 132 (VAQ-32) EKA-3B Skywarrior aircraft aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Scene Camera Operator: Lunan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A right side view of a C-1 Trader aircraft on the flight deck of the attack aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CVA-66)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kirchoff Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Flight deck crewmen attach an A-3D Skywarrior aircraft to a catapult during flight operations aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CVA 66)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 J.H. Kirchoff Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Flight deck crewmen inspect an A-3D Skywarrior aircraft during flight operations aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CVA-66)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 J.H. Kirchoff Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 132 (VAQ-132) A-3D Skywarrior aircraft approaches for a landing aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CVA-66)

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Various aircraft assigned to the attack aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CVA 66) fly in formation. They are, top to bottom: EA-3B Skywarrior, two A-6E Intruders, F-4 Phantom II and four A-7E Corsair II aircraft

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Courtesy Photo from Joseph Miechle, Museum Educator

Courtesy Photo from Joseph Miechle, Museum Educator with the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. Mr. Jerome S. Brown Jr. (left) and Mr. James Frederick (right) visited the HRNM recently (10/25/2018). Mr. Brown served a More

Crewmen service an F-14 Tomcat aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard bow view of the fast combat support ship USS SEATTLE (AOE 3) alongside the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) during an underway replenishment

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An air-to-air right side view of three Attack Squadron 15 (VA-15) A-7E Corsair II aircraft from the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) in formation

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An air-to-air left side view of an Attack Squadron 15 (VA-15) A-7E Corsair II aircraft from the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66). The aircraft is armed with Mark 82 500-pound bombs

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An Attack Squadron 82 (VA-82) A-7E Corsair II aircraft is hooked to a catapult and prepared for launch from the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66)

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An air-to-air right side view of an Attack Squadron 15 (VA-15) A-7E Corsair II aircraft from the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The bow catapult officer signals to the pilot of an A-7E Corsair II aircraft during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 J.H. Kirchoff Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 2 (HC-2) UH-2 Seasprite helicopter flies off the starboard side of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) while the ship is underway. An unidentified aircraft carrier is in the background

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An A-7E Corsair II aircraft takes off from the bow of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66)

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A starboard view of the island of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66)

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A port view of the forward half of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) while the ship is underway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sea water spray from the flight deck washdown system covers the deck of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An A-7E Corsair II aircraft approaches the stern of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) for a landing

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port view, framed by the stern of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66), of the medium harbor tug DAHLONEGA (YTB 770), partially hidden behind NAHASHO

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A crewman looks out the cargo door of his aircraft to observe the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) underway below

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Fog clings to the surface of the sea as the sun attemps to break through the clouds, just off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An A-7E Corsair II aircraft lands on the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Christmas lights illuminate the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) while the ship is in port

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Pruitt Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Brazilian flight deck crewmen remove tie-down chains on a Brazilian S-2G Tracker aircraft aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) while underway off the coast of Rio de Janiero

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Brazilian S-2G Tracker aircraft starts their engines during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) while underway off the coast of Rio de Janiero

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Brazilian S-2G Tracker aircraft parked on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) while underway off the coast of Rio de Janiero

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A parked Brazilian S-2G Tracker aircraft starts up its engines during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) while underway off the coast of Rio de Janiero

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A helicopter maintenance technician inspects a Brazilian navy SH-3D Sea King helicopter parked aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) while underway off the coast of Rio de Janiero

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A pilot inspects a Brazilian navy SH-3D Sea King helicopter parked aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) while underway off the coast of Rio de Janiero

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Brazilian landing signal officer (LSO) talks to a pilot by radio during aircraft recovery aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) while underway off the coast of Rio de Janiero. The LSO is manipulating a device controlling the Fresnel Lens Optical Landing System

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors remove a rat guard from a mooring line as the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) prepares to leave port

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A pilot inspects a Brazilian navy SH-3D Sea King helicopter parked aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) while underway off the coast of Rio de Janiero

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Brazilian flight deck crewmen signal instructions to the pilot of a Brazilian S-2G Tracker aircraft aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) while underway off the coast of Rio de Janiero

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An ordnance officer inspects a Mark 46 torpedo on an Aero 21A weapons skid being loaded aboard an SH-3 Sea King helicopter parked on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crewmen stand by prior to the launch of an RIM-67B Standard missile from the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66)

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Crewmen stand by prior to the launch of an RIM-67B Standard missile from the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An RIM-67B Standard missile is fired from the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An MD-3A tow tractor stands by to maneuver an F-14A Tomcat aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard beam view of the attack aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) and the fast combat support ship USS SEATTLE (AOE 3) underway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Operating Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Releas More

A crewman prepares to throw a messenger line from the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CVA 66) to a pier

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Operating Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Releas More

A crewman examines a mooring line aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CVA 66)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Operating Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Releas More

The large harbor tugs WAPAKONETA (YTB 766), right, and MARINETTE (YTB 791) assist the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) into port

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Operating Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Robert Dewayne Release Sta More

Marines salute during evening colors aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Operating Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Robert Dewayne Release Sta More

A crewman throws a messenger line to another crewman aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CVA 66)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Operating Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Releas More

A view of the island of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Operating Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Robert Dewayne Release Sta More

Right side view of a Marine A-6E Intruder aircraft landing on the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) during carrier requalifications. The A-6E from Marine All-Weather Medium Attack Squadron 533 (VMAWF-533)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Mccutchin Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port beam view of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) being escorted out to sea

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 R. Lincoln Release Status: Re More

A port bow view of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) being escorted out to sea

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 R. Lincoln Release Status: Re More

An F/A-18 Hornet aircraft touches down and prepares to tailhook the arresting wire on the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66). The aircraft is undergoing sea trials

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Elevated port quarter view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) being moved into docking position by tugs. The aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) Is in the background

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Colin E. Fritz Release Status: Released to Publi More

Elevated view of Navy tugs assisting the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) into docking position at pier 12. The aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) is docked on the other side of the pier. The EISENHOWER is arriving in port after an Indian Ocean deployment

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Colin E. Fritz Release Status: Released to Publi More

Right side view of a UH-46 Sea Knight helicopter from Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Six (HC-6) aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS America (CV 66) State: Suez Canal Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: W. M. Welch Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita More

Local people in an Egyptian city wave from shore as they watch the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66), not pictured, pass by on its southward journey. The AMERICA is the first U.S. Navy carrier since 1967 and the largest ever to travel this route

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Suez Canal Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jim Preston Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot More

An air-to-air right side view of three A-7 Corsair aircraft assigned to the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: W. M. Welch Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An air-to-air right side view of an F-14 Tomcat aircraft assigned to the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Franklin V. Baker Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial port bow view of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) during its transit through the canal

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Suez Canal Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: W. M. Welch Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial port quarter view of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) after its transit through the Suez Canal

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Port Said Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: Robert Bunge Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial bow view of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) during its transit through the canal

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Suez Canal Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: W. M. Welch Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial stern view of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) during its transit through the canal

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Suez Canal Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: W. M. Welch Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view of a Soviet T-64 medium tank on the edge of the canal during the transit of the USS AMERICA (CV 66) Task Group. The tank was destroyed in 1973 during the conflict between Israel and Egypt

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Suez Canal Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: W. M. Welch Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A silhouetted view of crewmen near the edge of the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) as the ship passes by the dredged edges of the canal during a trip southward. The AMERICA is the first U.S. Navy carrier since 1967 and the largest ever to travel this route

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Suez Canal Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jim Preston Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot More

An aerial starboard view of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) during its transit through the canal

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Suez Canal Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: W. M. Welch Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An overhead view of aircraft and crewmen on the forward flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) as the ship head south through the Suez Canal. The AMERICA is the first U.S. Navy carrier since 1967 and the largest ever to travel this route

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sinai Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jim Preston Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An air-to-air silhouetted left side view of an E-2 Hawkeye airborne-early-warning (AEW) aircraft assigned to the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: W. M. Welch Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An air-to-air left side view of an E-2 Hawkeye airborne-early-warning (AEW) aircraft assigned to the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: W. M. Welch Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An air-to-air left side view of an E-2 Hawkeye airborne-early-warning (AEW) aircraft assigned to the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66). (Substandard image)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: W. M. Welch Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Officers and crewmen perform their duties on the bridge of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) during the ship's southward journey. The AMERICA is the first U.S. Navy carrier since 1967 and the largest ever to travel this route

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Suez Canal Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jim Preston Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot More

Tourists at a resort near Bitter Lakes wave from shore as they watch the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66), not pictured, pass by on its southward journey. The AMERICA is the first U.S. Navy carrier since 1967 and the largest ever to travel this route

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Suez Canal Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jim Preston Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot More

An aerial bow view of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) during its task group during their transit through the canal

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Suez Canal Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: W. M. Welch Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial port bow view of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) during its transit through the canal

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Suez Canal Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: W. M. Welch Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A right side view of an Egyptian (French-built) SA-341 Gazelle helicopter flying over the USS AMERICA (CV-66) Task Group during its transit through the canal

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Suez Canal Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: W.M. Welch Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An air-to-air silhouetted left side view of an E-2 Hawkeye airborne-early-warning (AEW) aircraft assigned to the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: W. M. Welch Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An overhead view of local people on shore as they watch the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66), not pictured, pass by on its southward trip. The AMERICA is the first U.S. Navy carrier since 1967 and the largest ever to travel this route

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Suez Canal Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jim Preston Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot More

A view of the U.S. flag and the Egyptian flag flying side-by-side from the mast of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) as it leaves the city to head south through the Suez Canal. The AMERICA is the first U.S. Navy carrier since 1967 and the largest ever to travel this route

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Port Said Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jim Preston Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog More

An aerial starboard bow view of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) during its transit through the canal

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Suez Canal Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: W. M. Welch Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A stern view of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) during the ship's southward journey. The AMERICA is the first U.S. Navy carrier since 1967 and the largest ever to travel this route

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Suez Canal Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Bob Bungie Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo More

An air-to-air right side view of an E-2 Hawkeye airborne-early-warning (AEW) aircraft assigned to the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66). (Substandard image)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: W. M. Welch Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A silhouetted view of an SH-3 Sea King helicopter hovering above the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: Robert Bunge Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard view of the guided missile destroyer USS PREBLE (DDG-46) with an Egyptian tugboat during the escorting of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) through the canal on it southward journey. The AMERICA is the first U.S. Navy carrier since 1967 and the largest ever to travel this route

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Suez Canal Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jim Preston Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot More

An aerial port quarter view of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) during its transit through the canal

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Suez Canal Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: W. M. Welch Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An overhead view of crewmen using binoculars and a long glass to get a good view of the desert region from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) as the ship heads south. The AMERICA is the first U.S. Navy carrier since 1967 and the largest ever to travel this route

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Suez Canal Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jim Preston Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot More

An overhead view of crewmen participating in a marathon relay race on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) during a trip southward. The AMERICA is the first U.S. Navy carrier since 1967 and the largest ever to travel this route

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Suez Canal Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Jim Preston Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot More

An aerial stern view of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) during its transit through the canal

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Suez Canal Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: W. M. Welch Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A high angle starboard view of the Kilauea class ammunition ship USS MOUNT BAKER (AE 34), the Mispillion class oiler USNS NAVASOTA (T-AO 106) and the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) during an underway replenishment operation

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Collins, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial stern view of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) and the Mispillion class oiler USNS NAVASOTA (T-AO 106) during an underway replenishment operation

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Collins, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A crewman assists in attaching a load of cargo to a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter during vertical replenishment operations between the combat store ship USS WHITE PLAINS (AFS 4) and the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Collins, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial starboard view of the Kilauea class ammunition ship USS MOUNT BAKER (AE 34), the Mispillion class oiler USNS NAVASOTA (T-AO 106) and the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) during an underway replenishment operation

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Collins, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial port quarter view of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) and the Mispillion class oiler USNS NAVASOTA (T-AO 106) during an underway replenishment operation. A knox class frigate is visible in the background

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Collins, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files