View full size image

Caption:

Atlantic Ocean (May 14, 2005) -- The decommissioned aircraft carrier, USS America (CV 66) was "laid to rest" after being sunk at sea. America was the target of a series of tests designed to test new defense and damage control systems for the CVN-21 program. The conventionally-powered carrier, left active service in 1996. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Michael Sandberg (RELEASED)
More detailed information for US Military equipment and procedures is available in the Data Store


US Military Equipment Technical Manuals | US Army Field Manuals | Marine Corps Warfighting Manuals | US Navy Non-Resident Training Course (NRTC) Manuals | 3D Military Computer Models

Photo description

Photo Date
 May 14, 2005
Photographer
 Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Michael Sandberg
Caption Writer
 LT  j.g. Chris Bishop, NVNS
Copyright Status
 Public domain / free use
Service Branch
 US Navy
Primary Equipment
 CV 66
Other Visible Equipment
 Not available
Plane Number
 Not available
Base
 Not available
Tail Code
 Not available
Squadron
 Not available
Comments/Notes
 SINKEX