Since World War II, aircraft carriers (designated "CV") have been the mainstay
of the modern US Navy. The largest warships ever built, these
"floating islands" are home to over 5,000 sailors and Marines each
time they put to sea.
Two main classes of aircraft carriers are in service
today. Currently, we have profile drawings and artwork depicting ships from both the
Enterprise
and the
Nimitz Class in
action. We also have artwork of several recently
Retired Flat Tops,
as well as profile drawings of most
Escort
Carriers. Use the navigation buttons on the left to view and purchase
these works, or SCROLL DOWN this page for profile drawings of retired CVs.
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here is the JFK in her modern configuration. Click on the thumbnail
image for a larger view, then click your browser's BACK button to return
here.
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here are the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) as she was configured in the
1980's, and the USS America (CV-66) from the Vietnam era. Click
on the thumbnail to see a larger view, then click your browser's BACK button to
return here.
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here us the USS Independence (CVA-62), as she was configured at
the end of the Vietnam War. The "Indy" and the rest of the Forrestal class
were re-designated as "CV" shortly thereafter. (If you tell us the years
you served aboard when ordering, we will be sure to get the designation and
aircraft right!) Click on the thumbnail image for a larger view, then
click your browser's BACK button to return here. Be sure to select
a specific ship and print options when ordering.
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here is the USS Midway (CV-41), with modern aircraft on the flight
deck. Click on the thumbnail image to see a larger view, then click your
browser's BACK button to return here.
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here on the left is the USS Antietam (CVS-36). On the right
is the USS Intrepid (CVS-11). Each is depicted in her
Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) configuration. (Because these carriers were
re-designated so often, be sure to input the "Year(s)
Served Aboard" when ordering, and we'll make sure she is depicted in the right
configuration.) Click on either thumbnail
image for a larger view, then click your browser's BACK button to return here.
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here is the profile drawing of the USS Wasp (CV-7). Click on
the thumbnail image for larger view, then click your browser's BACK
button to return her. Or
CLICK HERE for a
zoom-in of George's detailed work. Be sure to select a print size and
framing options when ordering!
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here is the USS Enterprise (CV-6). Note the detail in the
aircraft on her flight deck. She is configured just as she was back in
1943, spoiling for another fight, now that repairs have been made after the
Battle of Midway. Click on the thumbnail image for a larger view, then
click your browser's BACK button to return here.
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here is the USS Saratoga (CV-3). Click on the thumbnail
image for a larger view, then click your browser's BACK button to return
here. Be sure to select a specific ship and framing options, and input
your personalization when ordering!
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