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To: Equine1952

LHD 6, Bonhomme Richard, is the third US Navy ship to bear that name.

The second Bonhomme Richard, CV/CVA 31, was an Essex class carrier built during WWII. Served in 3 wars (WWII, Korea, Vietnam) during its service life (1944-1980)

https://www.public.navy.mil/surfor/lhd6/Pages/history.aspx

Scroll down to see the entry.

10 posted on 07/12/2020 7:25:17 PM PDT by Captain Rhino (When the enemy is making a major stategic blunder, DO NOT interrupt him.)

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To: Captain Rhino

Thanks, mine was Benjamin Franklin (SSBN 640). 1973 to 1976. MM1SS.

11 posted on 07/12/2020 7:43:38 PM PDT by Equine1952

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