USS Constellation (CV-64) facts for kids

USS Constellation (CV-64)

USS Constellation (CV-64), is a Kitty Hawk–class supercarrier. It 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.

It is the only naval vessel ever given the right to display red, white, and blue designation numbers. One of the fastest ships in the Navy, as proven by her victory during a battlegroup race held in 1985. She was nicknamed "Connie" by her crew and officially as "America's Flagship" by President Ronald Reagan.

Images for kids

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  Constellation under construction at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in February 1960

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  Constellation during her 1964–1965 WESTPAC cruise.

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  Constellation underway off Vietnam, 1971–1972.

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  Constellation near the Aleutian Islands during PACEX '89.

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  President Ronald Reagan aboard Constellation, 1981

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  Constellation crew members form Battle E awards on the flight deck.

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  Constellation underway, 1988

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  Constellation in Seattle, 1996.

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  Constellation in Sydney harbor, 2001.

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  A B-25 sits on the flight deck of USS Constellation during filming of the movie Pearl Harbor in 2000

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In Spanish: USS Constellation (CV-64) para niños