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Operation "Sea Orbit" - USS Bainbridge (DLGN-25), USS Long Beach (CGN-9) and USS Enterprise (CVAN-65)
Operation Sea Orbit: On 31 July 1964, USS Enterprise (CVAN-65) (bottom), USS Long Beach (CGN-9) (center) and USS Bainbridge (DLGN-25) (top) formed "Task Force One," the first nuclear-powered task force, and sailed 26,540 nmi (49,190 km) around the world in 65 days. Accomplished without a single refueling or replenishment, "Operation Sea Orbit" demonstrated the capability of nuclear-powered surface ships.
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It's being willing. I found out early that most men, regardless of cause or need, aren't willing. They blink an eye or draw a breath before they pull the trigger. I won't. ~ J.B. Books
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Although the Bainbridge was a class of one, it was built on the same hull as the conventionally powered Leahy Class, CG-16, aboard which I served for a couple of years, and my brother served on the Enterprise in the 1980s.
Great photo gesshots. Thanks.
Brad Steele
With the missiles that we have and that our enemies have wonder how long an aircraft carrier would last in a war today?
Love it!