[rmmcdaniell]

Well, for some reason the Japanese are a little squeamish about American Nukes. The Kittyhawk is on of the last conventionally powered carriers still on active duty. And the shipyard at Yokosuka is superb, she will live on there indefinitely. Jack

It was my understanding that the Kitty Hawk is slated to retire as soon as the GWB comes into service. If the nuke issue is a problem, there is still the JFK.

[btcusn]

It was my understanding that the Kitty Hawk is slated to retire as soon as the GWB comes into service. If the nuke issue is a problem, there is still the JFK.


True, but the JFK is almost as old as the Kittyhawk.
Maybe the Japs will relent, or we may find another couuntry to homeport a nuke out of. That would be tough though, when you consider the size of the shipyard needed to support a carrier and her battlegroup, plus the airwing. Not to mention the dependants.
Only place I can think of is.... Subic Bay!
Jack