2. USS Abraham Lincoln CVN-72 Everett, WA 9-8-2007 preparing for next cruise < 20mm Phalanx CIWS MK29 Sea Sparrow SAM Launcher > A private tour with Vern and his son

3. It was a long climb up to the Bridge, 11 decks above the hanger deck.

4. View from BRIDGE There is a small boat barricade all around l l v

5. BRIDGE is inside here ALONG SIDE CONTROL View Barricade

6. Bryan ALONG SIDE CONTROL

7. MK29 Sea Sparrow SAM Launcher V STERN – STARBOARD AREA

8. STERN REFULING STATION RIGGED FOR OFF LOADING

9. IN PORT UTILITY CONNECTIONS

10. MAIN FUELING STATION <- DOUBLE PROBE RECEIVER This area is straight below Along Side Control

11. Vern and Bryan make it to the Flight Deck These blue tanks hold water being used to remove old flight deck surface. You can see newly placed surface tight next to the Island.

12. CATAPULT There are 4 Catapults, all running forward.

13. HANGER DECK There is gear all over the place

14. TAIL HOOK DEVICE Cable is removed during deck work

15. Cable is the width of two fingers

16. Tail Hook CABLES LANDING CONTROL STATION

17. Personal storage under mattress - >

18. < Chain to Anchor Passage ANCHOR ROOM IN BOW OF SHIP

19. CHAIN PASSAGE

20. WORLD WAR II ART WORK ON ANCHOR CAPSTAN A Show place for tour guides