On July 31, 1964, the world’s first task force composed entirely of nuclear-powered warships departed Gibraltar for a round-the-world cruise. The task force, composed of USS Enterprise (CVAN-65) (foreground), USS Long Beach (CGN-9), and USS Bainbri
Categories: 100 Years of Naval Aviation
 
 
Thank you to the Mario Family Foundation for enabling the digitization of the U.S. Naval Institute’s Photo Archive. The physical photos in the Photo Archive are stored in the Mildred M. Mario Photo Archive Room located at the U.S. Naval Institute’s Headquarters in Annapolis, MD.

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