I decided to open a new thread about aircraft carriers of all types. Why? because I have noticed lots of general discussion about CV's in the Chinese CV thread. In this thread we can discuss carriers in general.
Feel free to discuss matters about aircraft carriers. Do not limit the discussion to USN CV's. All types are to be considered!! Past ,present and future! CV,CVN, CVF, LPH,LHA, LHD, event the JMSDF DDH. I will be glad to answer any questions you have about CV operations the best to my ablity.
For those of you that don't know I have 20 years experience in the USN. I served onboard five CV's, Kennedy, Midway, Hancock, America and Nimitz. I have kept informed about present day CV operations. Plus flight deck operations have not changed much in the last 35+ years.
A couple of quick rules;
1)..No "I can sink your carrier discussion!" We have traveled that road tooo many times!
2) Please post your remarks about a possible PLAN CV in that discussion.
3) Feel free to post pics! But don't link them directly fron navy.mil or other military web sites..download them to your computer and upload them as thumbnails(see additional options) or use;
The last year or so something has been bothering me about the USN carriers..large deck amphips included..The USN keeps sinking the retired ones as reefs. First it was the America next was the Oriskany(It was of little use) about a month ago the USN sank the ex-USS Belleau Wood(LHA-3)..Next year it plans to sink the USS Siapan(LHA-2) soon after it is decomissioned next year. The USN has 5 other retired CV's waiting to be disposed. What a waste. I know why the US won't sell them...But they could be put to use in other area's..a comando ship or training carrier..What a waste...
Feel free to discuss matters about aircraft carriers. Do not limit the discussion to USN CV's. All types are to be considered!! Past ,present and future! CV,CVN, CVF, LPH,LHA, LHD, event the JMSDF DDH. I will be glad to answer any questions you have about CV operations the best to my ablity.
For those of you that don't know I have 20 years experience in the USN. I served onboard five CV's, Kennedy, Midway, Hancock, America and Nimitz. I have kept informed about present day CV operations. Plus flight deck operations have not changed much in the last 35+ years.
A couple of quick rules;
1)..No "I can sink your carrier discussion!" We have traveled that road tooo many times!
2) Please post your remarks about a possible PLAN CV in that discussion.
3) Feel free to post pics! But don't link them directly fron navy.mil or other military web sites..download them to your computer and upload them as thumbnails(see additional options) or use;
The last year or so something has been bothering me about the USN carriers..large deck amphips included..The USN keeps sinking the retired ones as reefs. First it was the America next was the Oriskany(It was of little use) about a month ago the USN sank the ex-USS Belleau Wood(LHA-3)..Next year it plans to sink the USS Siapan(LHA-2) soon after it is decomissioned next year. The USN has 5 other retired CV's waiting to be disposed. What a waste. I know why the US won't sell them...But they could be put to use in other area's..a comando ship or training carrier..What a waste...