USS COWPENS astern

From bottom to top; USS Independence, CV-62, USS Kitty Hawk, CV-63, USS Constellation, CV-64 and USS Ranger, CV-61.

An early image of USS Kitty Hawk taken in 1961 showing the unique mast lowering mechanism this ship employed. Personally I was not aware of such an arrangement nor had I ever seen such an image before. The image came from US Naval archives and I am assured that it was an operational fitment.

USS "Kitty Hawk" leaving Moreton Bay on her last voyage, from Australia. 23/07/07. Picture taken from Caloundra.

Stern view of the USS Kitty Hawk anchored in the Derwent river Hobart 16 March 1997.

USS Kitty Hawk starboard aft elevator 16 March 1997 whilst anchored in the Derwent river Hobart.

USS Kitty Hawk anchored in the Derwent river Hobart March 20 1997.

View Garden Island 3/7/05..HMAS Tobruk in foreground

USS Kitty Hawk Garden Island 3/7/05