An old warrior retires

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mgchristy
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An old warrior retires

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/7423856.stm

Definitely the end of an era for the USN. Originally built only a mile or so from me at the former Philadelphia shipyard...
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Tks for that Mark. Sad to see the old girl bowing out but full marks to the USN for keeping her going for so long ;-)

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Last of the USN steam powered aircraft carriers. :'(
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