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To: SandRat; cardinal4

Wasn't there an aircraft carrier back in the 50s/60s named USS Bonhomme Richard, affectionately known by her crew as the "Bonnie Dick?" I seem to remember that around Olongapo in 1961. Correct me if I'm wrong.


2 posted on 03/14/2006 5:14:25 PM PST by Ax (balut! balut!)
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To: Ax

Now that you mention it....but I can't confirm it.


3 posted on 03/14/2006 5:17:32 PM PST by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
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To: Ax

USS Bon Homme Richard (CV-31, later CVA-31), 1944-1992

4 posted on 03/14/2006 5:20:50 PM PST by Lonesome in Massachussets (NYT Headline: 'Protocols of the Learned Elders of CBS: Fake But Accurate, Experts Say.')
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To: Ax

I had the Revell model around 1960 or so.


5 posted on 03/14/2006 5:21:34 PM PST by Lonesome in Massachussets (NYT Headline: 'Protocols of the Learned Elders of CBS: Fake But Accurate, Experts Say.')
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To: Ax
See:


6 posted on 03/14/2006 5:22:20 PM PST by bnelson44 (Proud parent of a tanker! (Charlie Mike, son))
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