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November 12th 2014
Published: November 12th 2014
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The Midway was an aircraft carrier of the United States Navy, named after the Battle of Midway, which was probably the turning point for American naval supremacy during World War II. Launched in 1945, this 45,000 ton carrier was the world’s largest at the time, and it served in the Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm, the Mediterranean, humanitarian missions, and many areas around the world. It... Read Full Entry



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Hi, everyone. I am a retired Canadian senior, living in Ottawa. My dear wife Margo and I used to love to travel just about everywhere, especially as “snowbirds” in the winter. Although we can no longer travel for medical reasons, I've been travelling and taking photos for many years, so I still want to share some tales and photos from our vast collection. with you. Cheers, Eh? ... full info
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The F-9F Panther was flown by John Glenn and Neil Armstrong, and by the Blue Angels until 1954,The F-9F Panther was flown by John Glenn and Neil Armstrong, and by the Blue Angels until 1954,
The F-9F Panther was flown by John Glenn and Neil Armstrong, and by the Blue Angels until 1954,
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The Mach 2.3 F-14 Tomcat entered service in 1974, and starred in the movie ''Top Gun''.The Mach 2.3 F-14 Tomcat entered service in 1974, and starred in the movie ''Top Gun''.
The Mach 2.3 F-14 Tomcat entered service in 1974, and starred in the movie ''Top Gun''.
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Over 5,000 F-4 Phantoms served 1960-1996, including by the USN Blue Angels and USAF Thunderbirds. They scored the first and last combat victories in Vietnam.Over 5,000 F-4 Phantoms served 1960-1996, including by the USN Blue Angels and USAF Thunderbirds. They scored the first and last combat victories in Vietnam.
Over 5,000 F-4 Phantoms served 1960-1996, including by the USN Blue Angels and USAF Thunderbirds. They scored the first and last combat victories in Vietnam.
Until 2004 the S-3 Viking replaced the propellor-driven ''Tracker'' as submarine hunter.Until 2004 the S-3 Viking replaced the propellor-driven ''Tracker'' as submarine hunter.
Until 2004 the S-3 Viking replaced the propellor-driven ''Tracker'' as submarine hunter.
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With 1,000 mile range the swept-wing F-8 Crusader shot down 19 MIGs and other aircraft over Vietnam, and continued to serve until 1987.With 1,000 mile range the swept-wing F-8 Crusader shot down 19 MIGs and other aircraft over Vietnam, and continued to serve until 1987.
With 1,000 mile range the swept-wing F-8 Crusader shot down 19 MIGs and other aircraft over Vietnam, and continued to serve until 1987.
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The A-6 Intruder replaced the Skyraider 1963-1997. The Midway lost 2 of its Intruders during the Vietnam War.The A-6 Intruder replaced the Skyraider 1963-1997. The Midway lost 2 of its Intruders during the Vietnam War.
The A-6 Intruder replaced the Skyraider 1963-1997. The Midway lost 2 of its Intruders during the Vietnam War.
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Intruder on 1 of the Midway's 2 catapults, that launch each aircraft at its own required speed.Intruder on 1 of the Midway's 2 catapults, that launch each aircraft at its own required speed.
Intruder on 1 of the Midway's 2 catapults, that launch each aircraft at its own required speed.
No, I wasn't there; I took this photo of an official photo of a launching.No, I wasn't there; I took this photo of an official photo of a launching.
No, I wasn't there; I took this photo of an official photo of a launching.
This is the way we take our leave of a ship in the Navy.This is the way we take our leave of a ship in the Navy.
This is the way we take our leave of a ship in the Navy.



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