SCRAPBOOK OF THE USS VALLEY FORGE CV45/CVA45/CVS45/LPH8
First Sea Trial - Down the Delaware River to Cape May N.J. - Dec. 10, 1946
USS VALLEY FORGE CV45

Maiden cruise down river
December 10, 1946 Maiden Cruise Down the Delaware River View - Starboard Side Heading Down River 1/3 Ahead - 9 Knots

Turn Around at Cape May NJ
December 10,1946 Maiden Cruise Down Delaware River Turn Around at Cape May N.J. Return to Philadelphia Navy Yard

Aerial View Flight Deck
Maiden Cruise Dec.10, 1946 Delaware Bay Aerial View of Flight Deck - Speed 1/3 Ahead

First Air Group Aboard
First Air Group Aboard Norfolk, Virginia View of Flight Deck - Port Side Forward Quarter

First Training Exercises (new paint)
Training Exercises View of Port Side - Standard Speed - 15 Knots Ahead