PICTURES -> 1980's - Pg. 9
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[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
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May 1986 - The aircraft carrier Coral Sea (CV 43) pictured underway in May 1986.
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May 1986 - The U.S. Navy USS Coral Sea (CV-43) battle group underway in May 1986. Coral Sea, with assigned Carrier Air Wing 13 (CVW-13), was deployed to the Mediterreanean Sea from 1 October 1985 to 19 May 1986. The following ships, besides USS Coral Sea (CV-43) in the center, are visible (front to back): a Cimarron-class oiler (either USS Monongahela (AO-178) or USS Merrimack (AO-179)), USS Capodanno (FF-1093), USS De Wert (FFG-45), USS Biddle (CG-34), USS Jack Williams (FFG-24), probably USS Jesse L. Brown (FF-1089), and a Kilaulea-class ammunition ship.
[Image Source - NMNA - Robert L. Lawson]
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May 1986 - During 1992 CINCPACFLT and CINCLANTFLT each announced formation of six permanent carrier battle groups, a major change from the task force/task group organizational concept of WW II. In 1992 there were 14 carriers in service, becoming 13 in 1993, and 12 by 1994. A further Fleet carrier organization change took place in 2003 when Battle Groups were redesignated Carrier Strike Groups.
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
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May 1, 1986 - Crew members man the rails as large harbor tugs maneuver the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) into port.
[Image Source - NMNA - Robert L. Lawson]
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May 3, 1986 - View of the carrier Coral Sea (CV 43) underway in the Mediterranean Sea.
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
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May 3, 1986 - A starboard view of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV-43) underway off the coast of Libya.
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May 3, 1986 - A port beam view of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV-43) underway off the coast of Libya.
[Image Source - NHHC- US Navy]
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May 3, 1986 - USS Coral Sea (CV 43), in the Mediterranean Sea. Photographed by PH3 Robert Chouinard.
[Image Source - NMNA - Robert L. Lawson]
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May 19, 1986 - View of the carrier Coral Sea (CV 43) underway in the Mediterranean Sea.
[Image Source - US Navy]
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Aug 1, 1986 - Two F/A-18 Hornet aircraft flying in formation pass over the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43).
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Aug 1, 1986 - An F/A-18 Hornet aircraft prepares to be launched from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43).
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Aug 1, 1986 - A fuel handler refuels an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft on deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43).
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Aug 1, 1986 - A flight deck crewman signals to the pilot of an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft preparing to be launched from the deck of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43).
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
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Aug 1, 1986 - An F/A -18 Hornet aircraft lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV-43) during heavy seas.
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
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Aug 1, 1986 - Flight deck crewmen prepare an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft for launching aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43).
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
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Aug 1, 1986 - An elevated starboard view of an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft approaching to land aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43).
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
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Aug 12, 1986 - A port bow view of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) undergoing refitting In Norfolk.
[Image Source - NMNA - Robert L. Lawson]
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Oct 1986 - View of the carrier Coral Sea (CV 43) underway, probably in the Mediterranean Sea.
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
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Dec 1, 1986 - Various aircraft and deck equipment cover the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) as the ship prepares to depart Norfolk for its new home port in Bangor, Washington. The battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) and the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) are in the background.
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
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Dec 28, 1986 - Christmas lights and decorations adorn the aircraft crane and island of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) while the ship is moored at a pier.
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
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Dec 28, 1986 - Santa Claus and his reindeer decorate the aircraft crane aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) while the ship is moored at a pier.
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Dec 28, 1986 - Christmas lights and decorations adorn the crane and island of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) while the ship is moored at a pier. In the background is the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61), also decorated with lights.
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
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Dec 28, 1986 - Various ships, including the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61), the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43), and the guided missile detroyer USS SCOTT (DDG 995), are adorned with Christmas lights and decorations while moored at a pier.
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
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Dec 30, 1986 - An aerial view of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43), the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) and the guided missile destroyer USS SCOTT (DDG 995) moored at Pier No. 11.
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
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Jan 1, 1987 - The battleship USS IOWA (BB-61), second from left, the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV-43), right, and other ships lie tied up to a pier.
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Jan 1, 1987 - A flight deck crew member signals to the pilot of an A-6E Intruder aircraft as the plane is readied for launch from the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV-43).
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
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Jan 1, 1987 - A view of the battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) and the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) moored at a pier in the foreground. The nuclear-powered aircraft carriers USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) and USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71) are tied up at Piers No. 11 and 12 in the background.
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
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Jan 12, 1987 - A view of construction at pier 10, with the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) in the background.
[Image Source - NMNA - Robert L. Lawson]
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Apr 1987 - Planes from her embarked air wing fly over the carrier Coral Sea (CV 43) as she steams off the Florida coast.
[Image Source - US Navy]
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Apr 1987 - A Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier taxies into position on USS Coral Sea's flight deck during Fleetex 4-87.
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
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Apr 25, 1987 - A starboard view of the island of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) showing recent modifications.
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
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Jul 2, 1987 - A Strike Fighter Squadron 137 (VFA-137) F/A-18A Hornet aircraft is launched from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV-43).
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
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Sep 17, 1987 - Crew members form the number "200" on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States. The aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) is in the background.
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
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Sep 28, 1987 - The aft section of the island and an elevator on the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) bustle with activity as supplies are loaded before departure.
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Sep 28, 1987 - A crane and forklift are used to load supplies on an elevator of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43).
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Sep 30, 1987 - A flight deck crewman lubricates a tail rudder on an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft parked on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43).
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Oct 17, 1987 - The crew mans the rail as USS COral Sea enters Augusta Bay, Sicily.
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
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Oct 17, 1987 - The aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV-43) crosses between two battle groups as the ships steam into the bay.
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Oct 17, 1987 - A port beam view of the aircraft carriers USS SARATOGA (CV-60), foreground, and USS CORAL SEA (CV-43) underway.
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Oct 17, 1987 - The aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV-43), left, the battleship USS IOWA (BB-61), center, and the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) lead their respective battle groups into the bay.
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Oct 17, 1987 - The battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) leads its battle group into the bay. The aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) and its battle group are at left; the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV 60) and its battle group are at right.
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Oct 17, 1987 - The battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) leads its battle group into the bay. The aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) and its battle group are at left; the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV 60) and its battle group are at right.
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Oct 17, 1987 - The battleship USS IOWA (BB 61) leads its battle group into the bay. The aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) and its battle group are at left; the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV 60) and its battle group are at right.
[Image Source - NMNA - Robert L. Lawson]
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Nov 27, 1987 - The carrier Coral Sea (CV 43) pictured at anchor off Cannes, France.
[Image Source - NMNA - Robert L. Lawson]
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1988 - The carrier Coral Sea (CV 43) arrives at an unidentified port of call.
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1988 - USS Coral Sea CV-43 - Nice overhead shot.
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1988 - Beautiful port side view of the USS Coral Sea CV-43 underway somewhere in the Mediterranean.
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Jan 19, 1988 - The U.S. Navy aicraft carrier USS Coral Sea (CV-43) moored with the fast combat support ship USS Seattle (AOE-3) and the guided missile cruiser USS Belknap (CG-26) at Augusta Bay, Sicily. Coral Sea, with assigned Carrier Air Wing 13 (CVW-13), was deployed to the Mediterranean Sea from 29 September 1987 to 28 March 1988.
[Image Source - NMNA - Robert L. Lawson]
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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.
[Image Source - Chuck May]
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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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