Boneyard Safari
Preserving Aviation HIstory

In 2010 Ranger CV-61, Indy CV-62, Kitty CV-63 , and Connie CV-64 were all in storage next to each other in Bremerton. Can you identify each one from left to right? #aircraftcarrier #boneyardsafari #navalsafari #aviationsafari

Grapes aboard aircraft carriers are the crews responsible for fueling aircraft, they are identified by the purple jerseys and helmets. #aircraftcarrier #boneyardsafari #navalsafari #aviationsafari

Did you know the Forrestal Class aircraft carriers could lower their masts partially? Do you know why? #aircraftcarrier #ussindependence #cv62 #boneyardsafari #navalsafari

Ever notice that open space on the back of an aircraft carrier, it’s called the fantail. One of the things than be done is test engines, wonder if the ship gains any speed…. #aircraftcarrier #boneyardsafari #navalsafari #aviationsafari

When you have problems landing on an aircraft carrier, there is always the crash barricade. Now who can identify this flattop? #aircraftcarrier #boneyardsafari #aviationsafari #navalsafari

Carrier catapult launch trivia! #aircraftcarrier #boneyardsafari #aviationsafari #navalsafari

A bit more about straight and angled deck aircraft carriers. #aircraftcarrier #boneyardsafari #aviationsafari #navalsafari

The carriers involved in Operation Epic Fury are staying busy around the clock. #aircraftcarrier #ussford #epicfury #boneyardsafari #aviationsafari

Do you know why aircraft carrier elevators aren’t square and have an angle at the edge? #aircraftcarrier #boneyardsafari #navalsafari #aviationsafari

A bit about aircraft carrier elevators. #aircraftcarrier #boneyardsafari #navalsafari #aviationsafari