Big E leaves

Lurchi · 12-01-12, 03:00 AM

This somewhat touches me.

Since childhood this ship was a symbol of the modern aircraft carrier to me - a very special ship with legendary name.

I believe there is at least one picture of it in every book about modern warships i got. All the Nimitz carriers may be more modern and better but seeing the distinctive look of the USS Enterprise on the TV news was like meeting an old friend.

After more than 50 years of service she seems to leave the stage ...

What a great ship

http://www.navy.mil/viewVideo.asp?id=17847

TarJak · 12-01-12, 03:07 AM

Sad to see her go after such a long service, but 51 years is a very long service for any warship.

BossMark · 12-01-12, 03:31 AM

A great ship, with 50 years service it will be sad to see her go.......

Onkel Neal · 12-01-12, 08:47 AM

Wow, 50 years... someday in the future, Big E will be thought of as the Ironsides of the 20th century.

Milestones of Big E's career

Skybird · 12-01-12, 08:53 AM

When she was young, she boldly went where nobody had gone before.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...500_AA300_.jpg

Name and ship are iconic, no doubt.

Jimbuna · 12-01-12, 09:35 AM

A fine vessel and a loyal supporter of her country and peole.

~SALUTE~

Sailor Steve · 12-01-12, 12:15 PM

I read the news back when she was launched.

Molon Labe · 12-01-12, 02:10 PM

It's official! SECNAV just announced CVN-80 will be ENTERPRISE.

Karle94 · 12-01-12, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Molon Labe

It's official! SECNAV just announced CVN-80 will be ENTERPRISE.

Open the bottle of Champagne, the ninth American Enterprise will sail the 7 and many more oceans in some years time!

em2nought · 12-01-12, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Molon Labe

It's official! SECNAV just announced CVN-80 will be ENTERPRISE.

Imagine the brass actually having a clue about the pulse of the nation, you sure the wasn't USS Enterprise Car Rental in fine print?

fred8615 · 12-03-12, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

When she was young, she boldly went where nobody had gone before.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...500_AA300_.jpg

Name and ship are iconic, no doubt.

Actually, that was the Nimitz in that movie.

Oberon · 12-03-12, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by fred8615

Actually, that was the Nimitz in that movie.

And the Kitty Hawk, at one point.

12-01-12, 03:31 AM	#3
BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	A great ship, with 50 years service it will be sad to see her go....... __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

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Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,383 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Wow, 50 years... someday in the future, Big E will be thought of as the Ironsides of the 20th century. Milestones of Big E's career __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	When she was young, she boldly went where nobody had gone before. http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...500_AA300_.jpg Name and ship are iconic, no doubt. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,445 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	A fine vessel and a loyal supporter of her country and peole. ~SALUTE~ __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I read the news back when she was launched. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Sad to see her go after such a long service, but 51 years is a very long service for any warship.

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Molon Labe Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Along the Watchtower Posts: 3,810 Downloads: 27 Uploads: 5	It's official! SECNAV just announced CVN-80 will be ENTERPRISE. __________________