 Most viewed - USS Independence (CV-62) |
Following the USS Midway, the USS Independence was the second forward-deployed US aircraft carrier in Japan. It was based in Yokosuka during 1991-98.915 views
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USS Midway hangar. The ship is now a museum in San Diego, California.533 views
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I went with a group to tour the USS Independence while it was homeported at Yokosuka. All the planes were gone, flown to Atsugi.525 views
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Flight deck of the USS Independence. The island or control tower can be seen.516 views
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CV-62 Freedom's Flagship is nicknamed "Indy." Commissioned in 1959.513 views
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Control tower of the Indy.496 views
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Hangar below deck. The USS Independence was decommissioned in Sept. 1998.487 views
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Inside the bridge473 views
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Elevator468 views
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Submarine moored in the next berth.464 views
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Captain's seat. We took turns sitting on it for pictures.462 views
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Inside the USS Independence447 views
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Bridge440 views
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Riding on the elevator to the flight deck.438 views
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Bow and anchor428 views
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"Welcome aboard!"424 views
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Catapult417 views
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Bridge windows417 views
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Bridge412 views
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The elevator is normally used to carry planes up to the flight deck.411 views
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View of the flight deck from the bridge.406 views
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There were no planes on the carrier when we visited. They were all at Atsugi. This jet was gutted and used only for ground crew training.402 views
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This is the USS Midway which I also toured with a group while it was still homeported in Yokosuka during 1973-1991. The first US aircraft carrier to be homeported outside the US.399 views
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Fan tail398 views
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Elevator on USS Midway393 views
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Sailor390 views
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Flight deck of the USS Independence.386 views
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Flight deck of the USS Midway.385 views
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We all received a cap.363 views
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USS Midway flight deck358 views
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Nets along the edge function as a safety net for any crew who has to jump off the flight deck.350 views
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Sailor348 views
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The flight deck is dotted with these lugs used to tie down the planes.343 views
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USS Midway control tower334 views
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