Last ride
End of the line for USS Indipendence CV-62 as she arrived at the ship breakers. #ussindependence #cv62 #boneyardsafari #navalsafari #aviationsafari
Island Changes
Here is a look at Indy’s island towards the end of her career. Notice any changes in the structure? #ussindependence #cv62 #boneyardsafari #navalsafari
Check out the Vigi
Vigilante about to be launched from USS Independence CVA-62 in 1965 in the South China Sea. #ra5c #ussindependence #cv62 #boneyardsafari #navalsafari
That’s different
Did you know the Forrestal Class aircraft carriers could lower their masts partially? Do you know why? #aircraftcarrier #ussindependence #cv62 #boneyardsafari #navalsafari
Early days of Indy
A look at Indy early in her career, note the 5in guns, also the variety of aircraft aboard. #ussindependence #cv62 #boneyardsafari #navalsafari #aviationsafari
Bit of history
#otd USS Independence, (1814-1913) Entering drydock at the Mare Island Navy Yard, California, on 30 October 1886 #ussindependence #navalsafari #boneyardsafari
Carrier Swap
More #midwaymonday and a look back at USS Independence CV-62 tied up beside USS Midway CV-41 at Pearl Harbor. Midway was en route from...
Indy arriving in Japan (1991)
It’s #midwaymonday and look back at tug boats assisting USS Independence CV-62 upon arrival at Yokosuka, Japan. Indy relieved USS Midway...
Indy underway (1988)
A look back to USS Independence CV-62 underway in 1988. #ussindependence #cv62 #flynavy #navalsafari #aviationsafari...
Indy getting gas
A look back at USS Cconcord AFS-5 alongside USS Independence CVA-62 preparing for an underway replenishment, September 1970. Note the...
