USS America (CV-66) - Wikipedia
USS America (CVA/CV-66) was one of three Kitty Hawk-class supercarriers built for the United States Navy in the 1960s. Commissioned in 1965, she spent most of her career in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, but did make three Pacific deployments serving in the Vietnam War.
Aircraft Carrier Photo Index: USS AMERICA (CVA-66) - NavSource
2024年6月25日 · The aircraft carrier USS America (CVA-66), left, moored next to the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LPH-4) at Pier No. 11, Naval Operating Base Norfolk, 1 October 1969. America had just completed a Drydocking Selected Restricted Availability (DSRA) at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard (since 24 January 1969).
USS America (CV 66) - Unofficial US Navy Site
Initially commissioned as attack aircraft carrier CVA 66, she was redesignated as multi-purpose aircraft carrier CV 66 on June 30, 1975. Decommissioned on August 9, 1996, the USS AMERICA spend the following years at the Naval Inactive Ships Facility in Philadelphia.
Kitty Hawk-class aircraft carrier - Wikipedia
Instead of two forward anchors, one on each side, America had no port side anchor and an additional anchor astern, a change made to accommodate the AN/SQS-23 sonar. America was the only post-World War II U.S. carrier to be built with sonar, which was however removed in the early 1980s. She also had a narrow smokestack compared to prior units.
USS America (CV-66) - Military Equipment Guide With Photos
The aircraft carrier USS America (CV-66, although originally designated CVA-66) was a conventionally powered aircraft carrier that served with the U.S. Navy during the Cold War and beyond, and was officially decommissioned in 1996.
CV 66 USS America Kitty Hawk class Aircraft Carrier US Navy
From 28 November to 15 December 1966, America took port in "LANTFLEX 66," gaining experience in the areas of antiair antisubmarine, and carrier strike operations. The ship also participated in a mine drop, missile shoots, and provided air support for am phibious operations.
USS America (CV 66) History - Unofficial US Navy Site
USS America (CV 66) History written by Mike Weeks. The keel for the third KITTY HAWK-class attack aircraft carrier was laid on 9 January 1961 at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company, Newport News, Va. She was named "America", the …
Exploring the USS America CV-66 - Navy Emporium
The USS America CV-66 was a formidable aircraft carrier that combined a sturdy structure with advanced technology and continuous upgrades. Its angled flight deck, watertight compartments, and spacious lower decks facilitated efficient aircraft operations and maintenance.
USS America (CV 66) history - U.S. Carriers
From Nov. 28 to Dec. 15, the America took port in LANTFLEX 66, gaining experience in the areas of antiair antisubmarine, and carrier strike operations. The aircratf carrier also participated in a mine drop, missile shoots, and provided air support for am phibious operations.
combatindex.com: CV 66 : USS AMERICA
During four line periods, consisting of 112 days on "Yankee Station", AMERICA's aircraft pounded at roads and waterways, trucks and Water-Borne Logistics Craft (WBLCS), hammered at petroleum storage areas and truck parks and destroyed bridges and cave storage areas in the attempt to impede the flow of men and war materials to the south.