First post.
Enterprise (CVN-65), at 51 years of age, answering "Ahead Flank." She's making turns for at least 30kts--I'm confident she is
exceeding--by a wide margin--30kts.
Enterprise, Long Beach (CGN-9), and Bainbridge (DLGN-25--later re-designated CGN-25), assembled as "Task Force One" during "Operation Sea Orbit," in 1964. I later served aboard CGN-25 in #2 Engine Room. Our unofficial motto: "30 knots and no smoke!"
(Below) CGN-25 when I was aboard her. Note the added superstructure between the two masts, as well as the "Harpoon" missile on the port beam, by the AN-SPS 55B fire-control radar assemblies. (By the way, Enterprise could easily walk off and leave us.)
