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One of the fastest ships in the navy, as proven by her victory during a battlegroup race held in 1985, she was nicknamed connie by her crew and. I m proud to have been a part of her crew on that historical 19711972 cruise. Herter wife of the secretary of state and commissioned 27 october 1961 captain t. Uss constellation cv 64, a kitty hawkclass supercarrier, was the third ship of the united states navy to be named in honor. Unfollow uss constellation cv 64 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The aircraft carrier, constellation served gallantly throughout four generations to protect our national security and interests abroad while maintaining free passage through the pacific and indian. Jan 19, 2015 uss constellation cv64 sunset cruise video ryan sutton. Constellation cv 64 naval cruise book, class of 1997. Maritimequest uss constellation cva64 cv64 message board.
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Various aircraft of the carriers air wing are parked on the flight deck. Constellation cv 64 naval cruise book, class of 1985, page 11 of 438 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books. Constellation was ordered on july 1st, 1956 and saw her keel laid down by the brooklyn navy yard on september 14th, 1957. For rating shirts click on your rating abbreviation below. Uss constellation cv 64 westpac cruise 7879 hardcover january 1, 1979 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
This book is in nice condition with bright vivid colors and no. The third constellation cva 64 was built by new york naval shipyard, brooklyn, n. A bow view of the aircraft carrier uss constellation cv 64 underway. Constellation, cv64, 1977, 197879, 1980, 198182, 1985, 1987, 1989.
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Uss constellation cv64 conventionallypowered aircraft carrier. This book is in nice condition with bright vivid colors and no damage to the pages. Uss constellation cv 64, a kitty hawk class supercarrier, was the third ship of the united states navy to be named in honor of the new constellation of stars on the flag of the united states. Uss constellation was the second ship in the kitty hawk class and the third. Only one that has stayed in contact is carl clements 2 aux. The above uss constellation cv 64 history may or may not contain text provided by crew members of the uss constellation cv 64. This is a beautiful ship display commemorating the uss constellation cv 64 and all those who served aboard. Constellation cva cv 64 association aircraft carrier to be scrapped facebook uss constellation cv64. With constellation were the guided missile cruisers uss chosin cg 65 and uss lake erie cg 70, the destroyer uss kinkaid dd 965, the ammunition ship uss kiska ae 35, the replenishment oiler. Constellation cv 64 naval cruise book, class of 1997, page 287 of 502 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books.
The uss constellation and the last 50star union jack. Uss constellation cva64 cv64 message board maritimequest. Uss constellation cv 64 became the second ship of the class after uss kitty hawk and preceded sisters uss america and uss john f. Structured hat embroidered patch with uss constellation cv 64 and ship image adjustable snapback closure. Uss constellation was named for the configuration of 15 stars on the original united states flag. The enormous sponsons enable a ship with a beam to carry a flight deck 252 wide. One of the fastest ships in the navy, as proven by her victory during a battlegroup race held in 1985, she was nicknamed connie by her crew and officially as americas flagship. Video of cv 64 slep and cruise around south america from philadelphia to san diego, ca. Constellation cva cv 64 association our organization is dedicated to one of the greatest warships to ever serve in the united states navy. Vtg 1977 uss constellation cv64 westpac 77 cruise book.
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