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An F-14A Tomcat aircraft and an A-7E Corsair II aircraft prepare to be launched above "sea smoke" (a phenomenon caused by a rare combinatin of temerature, wind and sea conditiions) during the first tour at sea after commissioning of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A maintenance crewman works on a Fighter Squadron 84 (VF-84) F-14A Tomcat aircraft on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) during the ship's shakedown cruise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Two arresting gear crewmen check the progress of the crash barricade as it is hauled out from its storage space beneath the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) for a rigging drill. The LINCOLN is at sea for its shakedown cruise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors prepare to get underway in a 26-foot motor whaleboat lowered into the water from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Sailors climb into a 26-foot motor whaleboat lowered into the water from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Fighter Squadron 84 (VF-84) F-14A Tomcat aircraft, its tail hook retracted, makes a touch-and-go practice landing on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) during the ship's shakedown cruise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Strike Fighter Squadron 87 (VFA-87) F/A-18A Hornet aircraft comes in for an arrested landing on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) during the ship's shakedown cruise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Fighter Squadron 84 (VF-84) F-14A Tomcat aircraft descends to the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) for a touch-and-go practice landing during the ship's shakedown cruise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

As a Fighter Squadron 41 (VF-41) F-14A Tomcat aircraft is launched from the No. 3 catapult aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72), the line attaching an aerial banner target to the aircraft is played out across the flight deck. The LINCOLN is at sea for its shakedown cruise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Fighter Squadron 41 (VF-41) F-14A Tomcat aircraft sits ready for launch on the No. 3 catapult aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) during the ship's shakedown cruise. A towed aerial banner target is folded on the deck, ready to be deployed behind the aircraft

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

With an aerial banner target hooked up to its tail, a Fighter Squadron 41 (VF-41) F-14A Tomcat aircraft is launched from the No. 3 catapult aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) during the ship's shakedown cruise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial banner target on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) opens as the last few feet of slack in its tow cable are taken up by the just-launched tow aircraft, a Fighter Squadron 41 (VF-41) F-14A Tomcat aircraft. The LINCOLN is at sea for its shakedown cruise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial banner target sits on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) while the slack in its tow cable is taken up by the just-launched tow aircraft, a Fighter Squardron 41 (VF-41) F-14A Tomcat aircraft. The LINCOLN is at sea for its shakedown cruise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Several of the red-shirted aviation ordnancemen on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) react exuberantly as an aerial banner target takes to the air behind a Fighter Squadron 41 (VF-41) F-14A Tomcat aircraft. The LINCOLN is at sea for its shakedown cruise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Aircraft line the starboard edge of the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) during the ship's shakedown cruise. Closest to the bow are F/A-18A Hornet aircraft; aft of those are an EA-6B Prowler aircraft, an S-3A Viking aircraft, a KA-6D Intruder aircraft, another EA-6B Prowler and, at bottom, an E-6E Intruder aircraft

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Flight deck crewmen hold up the crash barricade as it is returned to its storage space after a drill aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). The LINCOLN is at sea for its shakedown cruise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The crash barricade is lowered after a drill on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) during the ship's shakedown cruise. The F-4 Phantom II aircraft in the background is a shell used for firefighting drills

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Flight deck crewmen rig the crash barricade during a drill aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). The LINCOLN is at sea for its shakedown cruise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Flight deck crewmen rig the crash barricade during a drill aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). The LINCOLN is at sea for its shakedown cruise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crewmen stretch the crash barricade across the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) during a rigging drill. The LINCOLN is at sea for its shakedown cruise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An MD-3A tow tractor pulls the crash barricade from its storage space beneath the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) at the beginning of a rigging drill during ship's shakedown cruise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crewmen stretch the crash barricade across the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) during a rigging drill. The LINCOLN is at sea for its shakedown cruise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Flight deck crewmen stand by as the crash barricade is pulled from its storage space by an MD-3A tow tractor during a rigging drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). The LINCOLN is at sea for its shakedown cruise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A close-up view of the underside of the bow of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). The LINCOLN is in dry dock at the Newport News Shipbuidling yard during its post-shakedown cruise availability period

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to P More

A sailor takes a break to look at the starboard side screw on the underside of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). The LINCOLN is in dry dock at the Newport News Shipbuilding yard during its post-shakedown cruise availability period

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to P More

A sailor takes a break to look at the starboard side screw on the underside of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). The LINCOLN is in dry dock at the Newport News Shipbuilding yard during its post-shakedown cruise availability period

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to P More

An Attack Squadron 95 (VA-95) A-6E Intruder aircraft prepares to catch the arresting wire on a flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) as the vessel is underway during its circumnavigation of South America

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A C-2A Greyhound aircraft comes in for a landing on a flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) as the vessel is underway during its circumnavigation of South America

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard beam view of the guided missile frigate USS DOYLE (FFG-39) underway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr More

A crew member stands secures a radar dome aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) as the vessel is underway during its circumnavigation of South America

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Various aircraft line the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) as the vessel circumnavigates South America

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A crew member aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) checks a cable secured to a radar dome as the dome is prepared for hoisting. The carrier is underway during its circumnavigation of South America

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Various aircraft line the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) as the vessel circumnavigates South America

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Various aircraft line the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) as the vessel circumnavigates South America

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crew members conduct a foreign object damage (FOD) walkdown on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) as the vessel is underway during its circumnavigation of South America

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crew members look up from their task of securing a radar dome aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) as the vessel circumnavigates South America

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crew members guide a radar dome as it is hoisted to an upper level aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) The carrier is underway during its circumnavigation of South America

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Various aircraft line the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) as the vessel circumnavigates South America

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crew members work on a radar dome aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) as the vessel takes part in underway replenishment operations with the fleet oiler USNS PAWCATUCK (T-AO-108). The carrier is underway during its circumnavigation of South America

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Signalmen hoist pennants aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) as the vessel circumnavigates South America

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crew members look up from working on a radar dome aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) while the vessel is underway during its circumnavigation of South America

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A crew member stands beside a radar dome aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) as the vessel is underway during its circumnavigation of South America

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The Marine detachment aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) stands in formation as the vessel arrives in Rio de Janeiro. The carrier is making a port call as part of its circumnavigation of South America

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rio De Janeiro Country: Brazil(BRA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital More

A crew member stands at the railing beside a Pilot Landing and Take-Off System (PLATS) camera aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). The vessel is underway during its circumnavigation of South America

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The Marine detachment aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) stands in formation as the vessel arrives in Rio de Janeiro. The carrier is making a port call as part of its circumnavigation of South America

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rio De Janeiro Country: Brazil(BRA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Di More

A Fighter Squadron 213 (VF-213) F-14A Tomcat aircraft catches the arresting cable as it lands on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) while the vessel is underway off the coast of Chile during its circumnavigation of South America

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Fighter Squadron 114 (VF-114) F-14A Tomcat aircraft prepares to catch the arresting cable as it comes in for a landing on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). The LINCOLN is underway off the coast of Chile during its circumnavigation of South America

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Strike Fighter Squadron 305 (VFA-305) F/A-18A Hornet aircraft prepares to catch the arresting cable as it comes in for a landing on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). The LINCOLN is underway off the coast of Chile during its circumnavigation of South America

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Fighter Squadron 213 (VF-213)) F-14A Tomcat aircraft practices touch and go landings on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) while the vessel is underway off the coast of Chile during its circumnavigation of South America

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An Air Anti-submarine Squadron 29 (VS-29) S-3A Viking aircraft prepares to catch the arresting cable as it lands on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) while the vessel is underway off the coast of Chile during its circumnavigation of South America

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) EA-6B Prowler aircraft prepares to catch the arresting cable as it lands on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) while the vessel is underway off the coast of Chile during its circumnavigation of South America

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Fighter Squadron 114 (VF-114) F-14A Tomcat aircraft prepares to catch the arresting cable as it comes in for a landing on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72). The LINCOLN is underway off the coast of Chile during its circumnavigation of South America

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An Airborne Early Warning Squadron 117 (VAW-117) E-2C Hawkeye aircraft catches the arresting cable as it lands on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) while the vessel is underway off the coast of Chile during its circumnavigation of South America

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) EA-6B Prowler aircraft prepares to catch the arresting cable as it lands on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) while the vessel is underway off the coast of Chile during its circumnavigation of South America

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An Attack Squadron 95 (VA-95) A-6E Intruder aircraft prepares to catch the arresting cable on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) while the vessel is underway off the coast of Chile during its circumnavigation of South America

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dennis Taylor Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files