Boneyard Safari
Preserving Aviation HIstory

Here is USS Enterprise CVAN-65 being moved during fitting out, the icon island is in its final position and has scaffolding around it. #ussenterprise #cvn65 #boneyardsafari #navalsafari #aviationsafari

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

Here is a look at Indy’s island towards the end of her career. Notice any changes in the structure? #ussindependence #cv62 #boneyardsafari #navalsafari

An incredible photo of USS Enterprise CVAN-65 launching aircraft in the 1960’s, which is your favorite, Crusader or Vigilante? #ussenterprise #cvn65 #boneyardsafari #navalsafari #aviationsafari

Here is USS Enterprise CVAN-65 under construction in 1960 after reactors were installed. Note the location of the Island. #ussenterprise #cvn65 #boneyardsafari #navalsafari #aviationsafari

Vigilante about to be launched from USS Independence CVA-62 in 1965 in the South China Sea. #ra5c #ussindependence #cv62 #boneyardsafari #navalsafari

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

Here is USS Kitty Hawk CVA-63 in 1960 being moved from the graving dock to the outfitting pier. #usskittyhawk #cv63 #boneyardsafari #navalsafari #aviationsafari