Forrestal Class and Improved Forrestal Class aircraft carriers of the United States Navy starting with USS Forrestal CVA59. Potted histories of the ships of the class and naval historians   noticeboards.

Displacement 61,163 tons standard and 78,509 tons full load. Speed: 33 knots .  range 12,000 Nautical miles at 20 Knots.  Crew 2764 ship crew and 1912 air group.  Armament: Eight 5-inch Guns  AND 90 Aircraft

USS Saratoga

USS Saratoga

USS Independence

CV62 USS Independence.

USS Independence, 26th March 1981.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from Mike Lennon, the copyright holder.  Price £25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  LEN0151

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USS SARATOGA CVA60.. I am looking for any information on the USS Saratoga at the Yankee Station during Vietnam conflict. Also what was the other station named? Contact me at Phsoliton@aol.com 

USS Ranger by Ivan Berryman.

Two F14 Tomcats of VF-1 pass in close formation over the stern of the veteran USS Ranger (CV-61)

Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £95.00

Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £135.00

Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £590.00

Limited edition of 50 gicle canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00

Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00

Flying the Jolly Roger by Robert Watts.

A pair of Navy F-4 Phantoms of VF84 prepare to recover aboard the carrier U.S.S. Independence. A beautifully proportioned painting by one of the most accomplished American aviation artists, provides a spectacular view of the legendary Phantom. Seen against a beautiful Yankee Station sundown, an element of F-4s decelerate in preparation for deck landing, following a combat mission m 1965. Revered by all who flew it, the classic F-4 Phantom served the Navies and Air Forces of more Western world countries than any other combat jet. Robert Watts superb print edition pays tribute to this legendary aircraft, as it phases out of front-line duties after over 30 years of service.

Signed limited edition of 1000 prints. Image size 32 inches x 25 inches (81cm x 64cm). Price £90.00

Signed by Commander Randall H Cunningham USN, Major General Marion Carl and Colonel Manfred Rietsch.

Limited edition of 100 artist proofs. Image size 32 inches x 25 inches (81cm x 64cm). Price £135.00

Signed by Commander Randall H Cunningham USN, Major General Marion Carl and Colonel Manfred Rietsch.

ITEM CODE DHM2459

USS Independence by Randall Wilson.

USS Independence launches multiple aircraft, RA5C Vigilante from the waist cat, and a Crusader from the bow while deployed in the Gulf of Tonkin, Vietnam.

Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 24 inches x 15 inches (61cm x 38cm). Price £95.00

Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 24 inches x 15 inches (61cm x 38cm). Price £135.00

Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £590.00

Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £440.00

Original painting by Randall Wilson. Size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £2800.00

Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00