I think this looked pretty slick.

, Mootsie.

They pulled in here at North Island just recently.
Even after 4 years living on one, watching a carrier slide by at close range still amazes me.

mw

Thanks Mootsie,
Those critters sure are overwhelming! Plus that is a beautiful background! Mountain operations training in Alaska, prepping for Afganistan??

I used to drive down to the pier here at Norfolk during lunch just to look at these things. They really are IMMENSE.

I remember getting to walk on one during an 'open house' week at Pearl. A very fond memory of me and my dad

logan5

Great photo! What's even more interesting is the carrier looks small compared to the mountains in the background, even though they are far away.

Wow it's been a long time since I've seen my old home.

Small it ain't I can attest to that! I remember when we used to have to cruise around off the SF coast waiting for low tide so the masts wouldn't strike the Golden Gate bridge. Man it was tough being able to see the shore but know that your not going to be able to set foot on land for anther day or so. Especially after a seven month tour.

We were the first nuclear carrier to pull into Pearl Harbor (guess they were afraid of unexploded munitions). We had what the Navy calls a Tiger cruise where you get to invite family members onboard for the cruise from Pearl to SF. I got to invite my dad and he said it was one of the most memorable times of his life.

ahh...the stories I could tell.
Dan

My daughter was a PH2 (photographer) on the Lincoln. She has a pretty impressive collection of photos from her time on board.

dd.

Originally posted by MrMootsie
I used to drive down to the pier here at Norfolk during lunch just to look at these things. They really are IMMENSE.

We have Lincoln, Nimitz and Constellation all here right now. Talk about a traffic situation getting outta here at quitting time!
Quite a sight to have all three here at the same time, though.

mw

Actually Mark I was stationed with an E-2 squadron right up the road from you at Marimar. Used to go to La Jolla Cove to soak up the rays.

Dan