Auto landing systems tests aboard the United States Ship America (CVA-66). A-7A plane prepares to make landing on angle deck of USS America. A-7A plane makes a touch on the angle deck and gets off the deck again.
The commissioning ceremony of United States Ship America at Norfolk Naval Yard in Portsmouth, Virginia. Chief Petty Officers of the USS America at the quarters in the hanger bay during the ceremony. Ship's officer status board shows Commander Carrier Division and his staff and others officers.
The commissioning ceremony of United States Ship America at Norfolk Naval Yard in Portsmouth, Virginia. Marine Honor Guard in ranks at parade rest during the ceremony. Ship's bandmaster and the band play near the hanger bay. Boarding guests include Governor Harrison of Virginia, Chief of Naval Operations followed by Admiral H.P. Smith and others. Vice Admiral Thach and others board the USS America. More Naval officers and ladies board the ship saluted by two navy men.
The commissioning ceremony of United States Ship America at Norfolk Naval Yard in Portsmouth, Virginia. Governor Harrison of Virginian addresses the officers and guests at the hanger bay. Sailors stand in files alongside the hanger bay. Interior of the hanger bay, bunting hangs from overhead, many people seated during the ceremony. Flower spray on a table. A cake built in shape of the ship USS America.
Elements of Allied D-Day invasion fleet underway in the English Channel, as viewed from a Landing Craft Infantry (LCI), during World War 2. U.S. Coast Guard 83-foot crash boat, Number 6, of Rescue Flotilla One, cruising along near the U.S. Attack Transport, USS Samuel Chase. A line of other ships underway,behind.
United States turnover of former US destroyer-escort warship to the Republic of China (ROC) under a lend-lease arrangement after World War II in 1946. Sailor hoists the Republic of China flag onboard ship. Decommissioned United States Navy destroyer-escort with Republic of China flag docked in San Diego, California. Republic of China Navy Commander Lin and United States Navy Commander Herbrandt salute to sailors. Commander Lin and Commander Herbrandt shakes hands onboard. Republic of China Navy seamen stand in formation, wearing the standard navy uniform. ROC seaman training to aim using artillery. An ROC sailor demonstrates rope knotting. Republic of China and United States sailors play Chinese Checkers and dice onboard as destroyer sails to Republic of China. The decommissioned USS Magnet (AM-260), acquired by the Republic of China as ROCS Yung Ning, sailing the Pacific Ocean.
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