USS Constellation (CV-64), a Kitty Hawk-class supercarrier, was the third ship of the United States Navy to be named in honor of the "new constellation of stars" on the flag of the United States.
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  • I served on Connie from Nov 63-Mar 68, was on the Signal Bridge. She was my best duty station in 20 years in the Navy. I would like to invite all of you who served on Connie to check out our next reunion. Give me a call or email 210-590-9190, jackkilcrease@yahoo.com
  • She was a Great Lady, and will be missed, my first Wetpac was on board her. I became a "SHELLBACK" on Her decks. Oh the memories
  • pics on the web site brought back some good memories thaks doug
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my service on the "Connie"

I recall working the flight deck of the old Gal, and seeing the waves of jets returning from their missions both during the day and night time ops. The most nostalgic memory is of the A-1 skyraiders (spads) that were onboard for the 1966 deployment to the Tonkin. They would return with bullet holes in the wings and the sounds of the powerful 12 cylinder prop along with the backfire through the exhaust and the accompanying spitfire during the night ops.They were later transferred to the RVAF!I…

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