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...
An old warrior retires
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DaveB
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Re: An old warrior retires
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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blanston12
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Re: An old warrior retires
Last of the USN steam powered aircraft carriers. 
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