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 1991-98.662 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.277 views
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Elevator257 views
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CV-62 Freedom's Flagship is nicknamed "Indy." Commissioned in 1959.253 views
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Flight deck of the USS Independence. The island or control tower can be seen.248 views
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USS Midway hangar. The ship is now a museum in San Diego, California.245 views
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Inside the bridge242 views
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Hangar below deck. The USS Independence was decommissioned in Sept. 1998.240 views
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Control tower of the Indy.236 views
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Bridge233 views
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Submarine moored in the next berth.227 views
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View of the flight deck from the bridge.226 views
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"Welcome aboard!"218 views
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Captain's seat. We took turns sitting on it for pictures.216 views
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Inside the USS Independence216 views
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Bridge207 views
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Riding on the elevator to the flight deck.206 views
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Elevator on USS Midway205 views
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The elevator is normally used to carry planes up to the flight deck.203 views
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Bridge windows197 views
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Flight deck of the USS Independence.190 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.187 views
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Catapult184 views
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Bow and anchor183 views
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Flight deck of the USS Midway.181 views
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Sailor180 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.173 views
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Sailor171 views
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Fan tail168 views
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We all received a cap.166 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.166 views
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The flight deck is dotted with these lugs used to tie down the planes.158 views
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USS Midway flight deck155 views
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USS Midway control tower150 views
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