The launching of USS Forrestal CVA-59 (1954)

Per request, the launching of USS Forrestal CVA-59 11 December 1954. If you look closely you can see the island structure is not in its final location as it would be moved further outboard. Also the empty 5in mounts on the forward starboard sponson. #ussforrestal #cva59 #cv59 #navalsafari #aviationsafari #aviationpreservation #boneyardsafari