Kennedy, USS John and Philadelphia

The one-of-a-kind ex-USS John F. Kennedy aircraft carrier is heading to the scrapyard, but a new JFK flattop is coming
See the ex-USS John F. Kennedy, the Navy's last conventionally powered aircraft carrier, which was in a class of its own.
Decommissioned aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy departs Philadelphia for dismantling in Texas
The decommissioned aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy started its final voyage this week with an end destination set for Brownsville, Texas. The ship had been out of service since 2007 and spent the past nearly 18 years at the Navy’s Inactive Ships Maintenance Facility in Philadelphia.
The USS John F. Kennedy begins its departure from Philadelphia ahead of planned dismantling
The retired U.S. Navy vessel will head to Brownsville, Texas, on a two-week journey that will end with the aircraft carrier's dismantling.
USS John F. Kennedy to leave Navy Yard on Thursday to embark on final voyage before being scrapped in Texas
The aircraft carrier, which has been docked in South Philadelphia since 2008, will make its exit through the Delaware River.
Ex-USS JFK departure delayed as decommissioned aircraft carrier prepares to leave Philadelphia
A decommissioned aircraft carrier slated to leave Philadelphia will now stay for another day after plans to move it were delayed.
Retired USS John F. Kennedy Sets Sail on Final Voyage to Texas from Philadelphia for Dismantlement
The USS John F. Kennedy aircraft carrier sets off for its final voyage to a Texas scrapyard after decades of naval service.
Farewell to a legend: USS John F. Kennedy heads to scrap yard
On Thursday, January 16, the American Kitty Hawk-class aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) began its final journey. The vessel, measuring 1,053 feet in length and with a displacement of 87,000 tons,
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