April 5, 2024
USS America CVA-66 1968 Westpac Vietnam Cruise Book U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier
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USS America CVA-66 1968 Westpac Vietnam Cruise Book U.S. Navy Aircraft CarrierUSS America (CVA/CV-66) was one of three Kitty Hawk-class supercarriers built for the United States Navy in the 1960s. Commissioned in 1965, she spent most of her career in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, but did make three Pacific deployments serving in the Vietnam War. She also served in the Persian Gulf War's operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.America held the distinction of being the first large aircraft carrier since Operation Crossroads in 1946 to be expended in weapons tests. In 2005, she was scuttled southeast of Cape Hatteras, after four weeks of tests, despite a large protest of former crew-members who wanted to see her instituted as a memorial museum. She was the largest warship ever to be sunk.Book is in overall good condition, cover has yellowed, no torn or ripped pages.Measures 8.5" x 11"Great piece of Naval History.Any questions please ask.
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