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TF-9J Couger

Wed Nov 07, 2007 3:14 pm

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Taken by my step-dad on the USS Antetim off Pensacola around 1957
Last edited by Jack Cook on Wed Nov 07, 2007 7:08 pm, edited 1 time in total.

Wed Nov 07, 2007 6:20 pm

the rear windscreen is an unusual feature. that should still be used for the benefit of many rear crewman who may face a sh*t load of wind in a bail out or canopy malfunction.

Wed Nov 07, 2007 6:27 pm

USS Antietam CVS-36 2 battle stars for Korea

man look at thos decks, they sure don't make'm like that anymore

Beatiful ship and picture, Thanks Jack

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Shay
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Semper Fortis

Wed Nov 07, 2007 9:23 pm

The Antietam was the first US Carrier to be fitted with an angled deck. Looks like the idea worked pretty well :P

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Wed Nov 07, 2007 9:33 pm

Not many folks realize that it was the training carrier at P-Cola before the Lexington.
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