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Book is in good condition considering its age however it does show signs of use and wear i. Bringle in command following shakedown in the western atlantic kitty hawk departed norfolk 11 august 1961. Navy and coast guard deck logs so that they can be made available online. It was the second naval ship named after kitty hawk, north carolina, the site of the wright brothers first powered airplane flight. Kitty hawk cv63 1974, 1975, 1978, 1980, 1984, 1985 klondike ar22 1963, 1969. Uss kitty hawk cv63 merchandise the uss kitty hawk cv63 is the second ship named after the site of the wright brothers first powered airplane flight. The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited. Uss kitty hawk cv 63 westpac cruise book 1984 did you serve aboard uss kitty hawk cv 63. Cruise book and caseuss america cvacv66 was one of three kitty hawk class supercarriers built for the united states navy. Westpac navy for sale military collectibles for sale. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of. Uss kitty hawk cv63 the second kitty hawk cva63 was laid down by the new york ship building corp. Enlarge aircraft carrier uss saratoga cv60 view in national archives catalog please note. Kitty hawk cv63 westpac 1984 cruisebook hardcover january 1, 1984 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions price.
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