PICTURES - 1980's

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Jan 19, 1988 - The carrier Coral Sea (CV 43) moored with the fast combat support ship Seattle (AOE 3) and the guided missile cruiser Belknap (CGN 26 at Augusta Bay, Sicily.

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Jan 19, 1988 - An F/A-18A of the VFA-137 Kestrels moves on to catapult #2 aboard USS Coral Sea CV-43.

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Mar 7, 1988 - Members of the aircraft intermediate maintenance division (AIMD) form the letter E on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea (CV-43) moored in the port of Benidorm, Spain. The E denotes an efficiency award. The Coral Sea, with assigned Carrier Air Wing 13 (CVW-13), was deployed to the Mediterranean Sea from 29 September 1987 to 28 March 1988.

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Mar 7, 1988 - The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea (CV-43) moored in the port of Benidorm, Spain. The Coral Sea, with assigned Carrier Air Wing 13 (CVW-13), was deployed to the Mediterranean Sea from 29 September 1987 to 28 March 1988.

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Mar 7, 1988 - he U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea (CV-43) moored in the port of Benidorm, Spain. The Coral Sea, with assigned Carrier Air Wing 13 (CVW-13), was deployed to the Mediterranean Sea from 29 September 1987 to 28 March 1988.

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Mar 8, 1988 - Crewmen relax on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV-43).

[Image Source - NMNA - Robert L. Lawson]

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Mar 28, 1988 - A-6 Intruders of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 13 fly over the carrier Coral Sea (CV 43) as she returns from deployment.

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Mar 29, 1988 - USS Coral Sea CV-43 returning from the 87-88 MED Cruise to NOB Norfolk, VA.

[Image Source - Daniel L. Little]

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Jul 3, 1988 - USS Coral Sea CV-43 on a shakedown after leaving the yards in June 1985. She is seen here entering Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She was helped in by CFAV Glenbrook YTB-643 and CFAV Glenside YTB-644, along with a pair of civilian tugs, and welcomed by the schooner Bluenose II, the CFAV Firebird YTR-562, and a pair of CH-124 Sea Kings from CFB Shearwater.

[Image Source - Daniel L. Little]

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Jul 3, 1988 - USS Coral Sea CV-43 on a shakedown after leaving the yards in June 1985. She is seen here entering Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

[Image Source - Daniel L. Little]

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Jul 3, 1988 - USS Coral Sea CV-43 on a shakedown after leaving the yards in June 1985. She is seen here entering Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

[Image Source - Daniel L. Little]

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Jul 3, 1988 - USS Coral Sea CV-43 on a shakedown after leaving the yards in June 1985. She is seen here entering Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

[Image Source - Daniel L. Little]

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Jul 3, 1988 - USS Coral Sea CV-43 on a shakedown after leaving the yards in June 1985. She is seen here entering Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

[Image Source - Daniel L. Little]

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Jul 3, 1988 - USS Coral Sea CV-43 on a shakedown after leaving the yards in June 1985. She is seen here entering Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

[Image Source - Daniel L. Little]

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Jul 3, 1988 - USS Coral Sea CV-43 on a shakedown after leaving the yards in June 1985. She is seen here entering Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

[Image Source - Daniel L. Little]

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Jul 3, 1988 - USS Coral Sea CV-43 on a shakedown after leaving the yards in June 1985. She is docked in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

[Image Source - Daniel L. Little]

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Jul 3, 1988 - USS Coral Sea CV-43 on a shakedown after leaving the yards in June 1985. She is seen here entering Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

[Image Source - Daniel L. Little]

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Jul 3, 1988 - USS Coral Sea CV-43 on a shakedown after leaving the yards in June 1985. She is seen here entering Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

[Image Source - Daniel L. Little]

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Jul 3, 1988 - USS Coral Sea CV-43 on a shakedown after leaving the yards in June 1985. She is seen here docked in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

[Image Source - Daniel L. Little]

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Jul 3, 1988 - USS Coral Sea CV-43 on a shakedown after leaving the yards in June 1985. She is seen here docked in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

[Image Source - Daniel L. Little]

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Jul 3, 1988 - USS Coral Sea CV-43 on a shakedown after leaving the yards in June 1985. She is seen here docked in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

[Image Source - Steve McAllister]

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Aug 7, 1988 - An SH-3H of HS-17 hovers with USS Coral Sea CV-43 in the background.

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1989 - USS Coral Sea CV-43 Underway in the Atlantic. Note the Golden Anchors.

[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]

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1989 - "Lost Cat" - F-14 Tomcat made a visit during workups in 1989. The Coral Sea could launch and recover F-14's. Her limited space on the flight and hanger decks prevented F-14 squadrons from ever deploying aboard her.

[Image Source - Art Gall]

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1989 - Photo Collection from 1989 MED Cruise.

[Image Source - Art Gall]

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1989 - Photo Collection from 1989 MED Cruise.

[Image Source - Art Gall]

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1989 - Photo Collection from 1989 MED Cruise.

[Image Source - Art Gall]

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1989 - Photo Collection from 1989 MED Cruise.

[Image Source - Art Gall]

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1989 - Photo Collection from 1989 MED Cruise.

[Image Source - Barrie Macleod]

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1989 - Photo Collection from 1989 when the ship visited Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

[Image Source - Barrie Macleod]

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1989 - Photo Collection from 1989 when the ship visited Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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1989 - An SH-60 lifts off the angle deck during the 89 MED cruise.

[Image Source - Chuck May]

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1989 - Another rare sight aboard USS Coral Sea. Three S-3 Viking's aboard USS Coral Sea CV-43.

[Image Source - Chuck May]

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1989 - Canadian Helo's aboard USS Coral Sea CV-43 while the ship was in Halifax.

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1989 - An F/A-18A launches of the bow of USS Coral Sea CV-43.

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1989 - View of the Hanger deck from the cockpit of a VFA-132 F/A-18A Hornet aboard USS Coral Sea CV-43.

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1989 - An F/A-18A Hornet of VFA-137 taxi's into position on CAT #1 aboard USS Coral Sea CV-43.

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1989 - An F/A-18A Hornet of VFA-137 taxi's into position on CAT #2 aboard USS Coral Sea CV-43.

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1989 - USS Coral Sea CV-43 - AN F/A-18A Hornet of VMFA-451 about to launch from CAT 1.

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1989 - An F/A-18A Hornet of VFA-137 at full afterburner on CAT #2 aboard USS Coral Sea CV-43 somewhere in the MED.

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1989 - A VAW-127 E-2C Hawkeye launches from CAT 3 aboard USS Coral Sea CV-43.

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1989 - A VA-55 A-6 Intruder prepares for launch from CAT 1 aboard USS Coral Sea CV-43.

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1989 - An EA-6B Prowler from the VAQ-133 Wizards about to launch from CAT 3 aboard USS Coral Sea CV-43.

[Image Source - Brian Hannah]

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1989 - USS Coral Sea CV-43 outfitting for her final deployment. This photo was taken from the flight deck of the America. Pier 11 South, Norfolk Navy Base.