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Offline GtoRA2

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USS America (CV-66) BOHICA!
« Reply #30 on: March 07, 2005, 10:08:59 AM »
My dad served on her.  Sad, but better then the torch.
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Re: USS America (CV-66) BOHICA!
« Reply #31 on: September 09, 2009, 01:52:52 PM »
I served on her from her commission in 1965 until November 1967. she now sits 18,000 feet below, flightdeck upright. Miss her, but they used her for a good reason. Rather she her go down then cut up.   CVA
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Re: USS America (CV-66) BOHICA!
« Reply #32 on: September 09, 2009, 02:05:07 PM »
Quote from: eagl on March 06, 2005, 12:10:10 PM
I'm glad they're going to do some real testing because we recently dropped some new live GPS guided bombs on a moving ship, and the intardnet readers around the world weren't the only ones who noticed that after 4-5 direct hits, the boat kept going and wouldn't sink.  So maybe we need to re-think some of our weapons, fuzes, or take a hard look at why some ships sink with relatively minor damage and why some stay afloat after getting whacked with multiple direct hits by reasonably modern weapons.

There's a big difference when the target is loaded full of aircraft, fuel and ordnance.  The Argentinians showed us what iron bombs can do to shipping.  Conversely, 1 modern torpedo is usually enough to snap the keel of any current ship, so I think we're in pretty good shape if ever we need to sink a couple.
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Re: USS America (CV-66) BOHICA!
« Reply #33 on: September 09, 2009, 02:12:42 PM »
Not sure I'm comfortable with them blowing up a ship named America.
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Re: USS America (CV-66) BOHICA!
« Reply #34 on: September 09, 2009, 04:56:55 PM »
Quote from: Die Hard on September 09, 2009, 02:12:42 PM
Not sure I'm comfortable with them blowing up a ship named America.

Did you read the date of this thread? The USS America was sunk back in 2005. You're a little late to get uncomfortable about it.
She was put to good use in her final resting place. I agree much better than being scraped.
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Re: USS America (CV-66) BOHICA!
« Reply #35 on: September 09, 2009, 05:04:36 PM »
Quote from: Shifty on September 09, 2009, 04:56:55 PM
Did you read the date of this thread? The USS America was sunk back in 2005. You're a little late to get uncomfortable about it.
She was put to good use in her final resting place. I agree much better than being scraped.

Forgive Die Hard, he's four years late and a few dollars short.   
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Re: USS America (CV-66) BOHICA!
« Reply #36 on: September 09, 2009, 05:06:39 PM »
Quote from: Masherbrum on September 09, 2009, 05:04:36 PM
Forgive Die Hard, he's four years late and a few dollars short.   

... says the guy who also clicked on this thread. WTG.
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Re: USS America (CV-66) BOHICA!
« Reply #37 on: September 09, 2009, 05:07:33 PM »
Quote from: Die Hard on September 09, 2009, 05:06:39 PM
... says the guy who also clicked on this thread. WTG.

LOL, you're the one "lamenting" over this thread.   I was merely properly informing my friend Shifty.   
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Re: USS America (CV-66) BOHICA!
« Reply #38 on: September 09, 2009, 05:09:16 PM »
I'm lamenting over this thread?
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Re: USS America (CV-66) BOHICA!
« Reply #39 on: September 09, 2009, 08:42:31 PM »
Quote from: Die Hard on September 09, 2009, 05:09:16 PM
I'm lamenting over this thread?
Well if you are lamentaing DH... Frau Shifty says she'd love new flooring in the kitchen.   :aok
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Re: USS America (CV-66) BOHICA!
« Reply #40 on: September 09, 2009, 10:07:00 PM »
Don't think so, sorry. Thanks for the job offer though. Most considerate. ;)
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Re: USS America (CV-66) BOHICA!
« Reply #41 on: September 09, 2009, 10:11:59 PM »
I was on the America from 93-94 in my Navy days...great boat..
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« Reply #42 on: September 09, 2009, 10:24:59 PM »
Wow!  I got caught too.  Didn't even notice the necro-thread...   :o
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Re: USS America (CV-66) BOHICA!
« Reply #43 on: September 10, 2009, 08:14:39 AM »
 Haven't found a vid of the America being sunk but I did find one of
them blowing up my old ship back in '07

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=7735185
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Re: USS America (CV-66) BOHICA!
« Reply #44 on: September 10, 2009, 04:46:12 PM »
Quote from: Die Hard on September 09, 2009, 10:07:00 PM
Don't think so, sorry. Thanks for the job offer though. Most considerate. ;)

Crap I was hoping I ran into a contractor.  :D
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