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The first nuclear aircraft carrier in history ends its final journey

Norfolk, USA - The USS Enterprise retires after 51 years in service

The USS Enterprise, the first nuclear aircraft carrier in history, ended its last journey on Sunday 4 November 2012, concluding a 51-year-long career. Thousands of persons welcomed the ship when it arrived at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, while the crew started to shut down its eight reactors, a long and delicate work. "Homecoming will no doubt be a bittersweet day. To know that it is the last...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1146969
Rome, Italy, 11/05/2012 16:44
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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