A signalman aboard the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) sends a semaphore message as the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) departs Yokosuka for the last time. The MIDWAY, which has been based in Japan since 1973, will be replaced by the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the Navy's forward-based aircraft carrier. Base: Naval Station, Yokosuka Country: Japan(JPN)

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