USS America CV-66 Official US Navy Photos

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Here are some photos posted as a tribute to the late USS America CV-66 and all those who served aboard her. Photos are from Navy NewsStand.

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Atlantic Ocean (May 14, 2005) � The decommissioned aircraft carrier, USS America (CV 66) was �laid to rest� after being sunk at sea. America was the target of a series of tests designed to test new defense and damage control systems for the CVN-21 program. The conventionally-powered carrier, left active service in 1996. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer�s Mate 2nd Class Michael Sandberg
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An aerial bow view of the conventionally-powered aircraft carrier USS America (CV 66). America was decomissioned in Aug. 1996. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Robert D. Bungle
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An aerial starboard bow view of the conventionally-powered aircraft carrier USS America (CV 66). America was decomissioned in Aug. 1996. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Robert D. Bungle
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