USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67)
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USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) (formerly CVA-67) is the only ship of her class and the last conventionally powered carrier built for the United States Navy. The ship was named after the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, and was nicknamed "Big John".
After nearly 40 years of service in the United States Navy, John F. Kennedy was officially decommissioned on 1 August 2007. She is currently at the NAVSEA Inactive Ships On-site Maintenance facility in Philadelphia.[1]
USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) Media
USS John F. Kennedy CV-67 Crest
A view of damage sustained by John F. Kennedy when she collided with the cruiser USS Belknap
John F. Kennedy on her initial shakedown cruise in December 1968
An elevated starboard quarter view of John F. Kennedy during the International Naval Review in New York Harbor, 4 July 1986
US Naval Cover, 22 September 1982Signed by Commanding Officer,Denny Bruce Cargill
Laser-guided bombs line the flight deck of John F. Kennedy in preparation for air strikes against Iraq during Operation Desert Storm on 23 January 1991. The A-6E Intruder aircraft in the background is armed with laser-guided bombs.
Twenty-five year "Silver Anniversary" banner hanging from the starboard bow missile sponson of John F. Kennedy, 7 April 1993
USS John F. Kennedy (center right) with ships from five nations during Operation Enduring Freedom, 16 April 2002
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References
- ↑ SEA 21 Navy Inactive Ships Program Feb. 3, 2010 Archived 5 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine
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